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Genesis 47:8

Genesis 47:8
And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, how old art thou? Or, "how many are the days of the years of thy life?" which way of…

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 47:1-12

Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and…