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John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:24

Verse 24 24.See that ye fall not out by the way. Some explain the passage as meaning, that Joseph asks his brethren to be of tranquil mind, and not to disturb themselves with needless fear; he rather exhorts them, however, to mutual peace. For, since the word רגז (ragaz) sometimes signifies to tremble or be afraid, and sometimes, to make a tumult, the latter sense is the more appropriate: for we know that the children of God are not only easily appeased, if any one has injured them, but that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:16-28

Joseph's invitation to Jacob. I. AUTHORIZED BY PHARAOH . Though possessed of the liberty to issue such a commission as he had just entrusted to his brethren, Joseph felt that it would be right and proper to have his sovereign's sanction. Accordingly, on mentioning the matter to the king, the required consent was— 1. Immediately obtained . "Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan; and take your father and your households,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:16-28

The grace of God to his people. We are now dealing no longer with Joseph's personal history, but brought out into the larger sphere of "the children of Israel " ( Genesis 45:21 ). Already it may be said the Egyptian period in the history of the children of Israel has commenced. Pharaoh comes upon the scene and his servants. All the wealth of Egypt is placed at the command of Israel. The men who had been the transgressors against Joseph are now the mediators of the great change in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:21

And the children (better, sons) of Israel did so: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment (literally, the mouth ) of Pharaoh, and gave them provision for the way. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:22

To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment ;—literally, alterations of garments, i.e. changes or suits of dress ( 14:12 , 14:13 ; 2 Kings 5:5 ); probably dress clothes for special occasions (Keil, Lange, Murphy); δισσὰς στολὰς ( LXX .); binas stolas (Vulgate)—but (literally, and) to Benjamin he gave—not to make amends for having given him a fright (Lange), but as a special token of fraternal affection (Murphy)—three hundred pieces of silver,-literally, three hundred of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:23

And to his father he sent after this manner; ten asses ( vide Genesis 12:16 ) laden with (literally, carrying ) the good things of Egypt, and ten she asses laden with (or carrying) corn and bread and meat—probably prepared meats, some sort of delicacy (Clarke)—for his father by the way. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 45:24

So (literally, and) he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way. The verb רָגַן signifies to be moved or disturbed with any violent emotion, but in particular with anger ( Proverbs 29:9 ; Isaiah 28:21 ; cf. Sanscr. rag, to move oneself, Gr. ὀργή, anger, Lat. frango, Gerregen), and is here generally understood as an admonition against quarrelling ( LXX ; μὴ οργιζεσθε; Vulgate, ne irascimini ) (Calvin, Dathius,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 45:1-28

- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren10. גשׁן gôshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders of Egypt and Arabia, near the gulf of Suez.The appeal of Judah is to Joseph irresistible. The repentance of his brothers, and their attachment to Benjamin, have been demonstrated in the most satisfactory manner. This is all that Joseph sought. It is evident, throughout the whole narrative, that he never aimed at exercising any supremacy over... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 45:24

Genesis 45:24. See that ye fall not out by the way He knew that they were but too apt to be quarrelsome; and that what had lately passed, as it revived the remembrance of what they had done formerly against their brother, might give them occasion to quarrel. Now Joseph, having forgiven them all, lays this obligation upon them, not to upbraid one another. This charge our Lord Jesus has given to us, that we love one another, that we live in peace, that whatever occurs, or whatever former... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:1-28

Joseph and his brothers (42:1-45:28)When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him (42:1-8). Rather than make himself known to them immediately, Joseph decided to test them to see if they had experienced any change of heart over the years. Joseph was not looking for revenge. His apparently harsh treatment of them, mixed with kindness, was designed to stir their consciences. They realized they were being punished for their unjust... read more

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