Genesis 45:22
“To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment,.... Rich apparel, two suits of clothes, to shift and change upon…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 45:1-28
- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren 10. גשׁן gôshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Changes of raiment - It is a common custom with all the Asiatic sovereigns to give both garments and money to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 45:16-24
Here is, 1. The kindness of Pharaoh to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake: he bade his brethren welcome (Gen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
changes of raiment i.e. costly robes which would be worn instead of workday apparel on special occasions. Cf. Gen 27:15;…
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