Genesis 47:27
“And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of Goshen; and they had possessions therein, and grew, and multiplied exceedingly.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years,.... He lived just the same term of years with Joseph in Egypt as…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 47:1-31
- Jacob in Goshen 11. רעמסס ra‛mesês, Ra‘meses “son of the sun.” 31. מטה mı̂ṭṭāh, “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh “staff.”…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 47:27-31
Observe, 1. The comfort Jacob lived in (Gen 47:27, Gen 47:28); while the Egyptians were impoverished in their own land,…
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