Genesis 43:19-25 NLT,NIV,ESV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:24

Brought the men into Joseph's house, etc. - This is exactly the way in which a Hindoo receives a guest. As soon as he enters, one of the civilities is the presenting of water to wash his feet. So indispensable is this, that water to wash the feet makes a part of the offering to an image. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:23

Verse 23 23.Peace be to you. Because שלום (shalom,) among the Hebrews, signifies not only peace, but any prosperous and desirable condition, as well as any joyful event, this passage may be expounded in two ways: either that the ruler of Joseph’s house commands them to be of a peaceful and secure mind; or that he pronounces it to be well and happy with them. The sum of his answer, however, amounts to this, that there was no reason for fear, because their affairs were in a prosperous state. And... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:25

Verse 25 25.Against Joseph came at noon-day. It is doubtful whether this was the ordinary hour of dining among the Egyptians, or whether Joseph, on that day, sat down earlier than he was accustomed to do, on account of his guests. It is, however, most likely that the usual custom of dining was observed. Although, among the people of the East, there might be a different manner of living, dinners were in use, not only among the Egyptians, but also in Judea, and in other neighboring regions. Yet... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:1-34

The second visit of Joseph's brethren to Egypt. I. The. SCENE IN JACOB 'S HOUSE AT HEBRON ( Genesis 43:1-15 ). 1. The second journey proposed . " Go again, buy us a little food." It was necessitated by the long continuance of the famine, and the complete consumption of the corn they had brought from Egypt on the previous occasion. 2. The second journey agreed on . 3. The second journey prepared for ( Genesis 43:11-13 ). Since it was inevitable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:1-34

Lessons of life. I. The chief lesson of this chapter is the MINGLING TOGETHER OF THE PROVIDENTIAL GOVERNMENT OF GOD WITH HIS PURPOSE OF GRACE . It was part of the Divine plan that Jacob and his family should be settled for a long period in Egypt. It could only be brought about by the transference in some way of the point of attraction to Jacob's heart from Canaan to the strange land. Hence c, Jacob" is now "Israel," reminding us how the future is involved in all the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:19-22

And they came near to the steward of Joseph's house (literally, the man who was over Joseph ' s house ) , and they communed (or spake) with him at the door of the house ( i.e. before they entered), and said, O sir ,—literally, Pray, my lord; δεόμεθαπύριε ( LXX .)— we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: and it came to pass, when we came to the inn,— or halting-place ( vide Genesis 42:27 )— that we opened our sacks ,—this was not strictly accurate, as... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:23

And he said, Peace be to you, fear not: your God (Elohim), and the God of your father ,—an indication that Joseph's steward had been taught to fear and trust the God of the Hebrews (Wordsworth, Murphy)— hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money (literally, your money came to me). And he brought Simeon out unto them. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:24

And the man (Joseph's steward) brought the men into Joseph's house, and gave them water, and they washed their feet (of. Genesis 18:4 ; Genesis 24:32 ); and he gave their asses provender. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:25

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there . This must have been communicated to them after they had entered Joseph's palace, since they had obviously not learnt it upon the way thither ( vide supra, Genesis 43:18 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 43:1-34

- Joseph and His Eleven Brethren11. דבשׁ debash, “honey,” from the bee, or sirup from the juice of the grape. בטנים bôṭen, “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd, “almond tree;” related: “awake.” The tree is also called לוּז lûz. Some refer the former to the fruit, the latter to the tree.The eleven brothers are now to bow down before Joseph.Genesis 43:1-10The famine was severe. The pressure began to be felt more and more. The twelve households had at length consumed all the corn they had purchased,... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:23

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:19-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 43:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 43:1-34

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