Genesis 47:28
“And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the time drew nigh that Israel must die,.... As all men must, by the appointment of God, even good men, the Israel…
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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