Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:28
Thy servant; by which expression delivered in Jacob’s name, and by his order, Jacob himself made obeisance to him, as was foretold, Genesis 37:9. read more
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Matthew Poole
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:29
Saw his brother, i.e. more narrowly observed him, having now more leisure than he seems to have had when he saw him first, Genesis 43:16. My son; so he calls him, not from special affection, which he intended not yet to discover; but because this compellation is commonly used when a man speaks to another who is his inferior in age or dignity. read more
Matthew Poole
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:30
His bowels did yearn; his heart and inward parts were vehemently moved, as they commonly are upon occasion of any excessive passion, of love, pity, grief, or joy, &c. read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:32
They set on for him by himself; partly because the dignity of his place, and the custom of princes, required this state; and partly for the reason here following. That is an abomination unto the Egyptians; not so much from their pride and disdain of other people, as from their superstition and idolatry; partly because they worshipped the creatures which the Hebrews and others did commonly eat; and partly because of some peculiar rites and customs which they had in the dressing and ordering of... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:33
The youngest according to his youth; being so placed either by Joseph’s appointment; or rather by their own choice, and according to their custom; by which the elder, though the handmaidens’ children, took place of the younger, who by that order were taught what veneration they owe to the aged, and how great a sin it is, though very customary, in young men to despise those whom they should reverence. The men, not the Egyptians, but the Hebrews, the men last spoken of, marvelled; either at the... read more
Matthew Poole
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:34
It was the ancient custom of Egypt and other countries in their feasts, that either all the meat, or at least some eminent parts and parcels of it, were not promiscuously set before all the guests, but peculiarly distributed by the master of the feast to the several guests, and that differently, according to his respect and affection to them, or to their several qualities. See 1 Samuel 1:5; 1 Samuel 9:22-24. Five times so much as any of theirs; partly, because of his nearer relation and dearer... read more
Joseph Exell
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 43:1-14
CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 43:7. The man asked us straitly.] Heb., “Asking, asked.” He earnestly enquired about us and our kindred.—Genesis 43:9. Let me bear the blame for ever.] Heb., “I shall be a sinner to thee all the days.” He would consent to be reputed guilty of violating his plighted faith. Thus in 1 Kings 1:21, shall be counted offenders is literally, “shall be sinners.” Genesis 43:11. The best fruits in the land.] Heb, “The song, music, or melody of the land.” The idea is, that for which... read more
Joseph Exell
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 43:15-18
CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 43:16. Slay, and make ready.] “The objection which has been here found, that the higher castes of the Egyptians ate no animal food, only shows the ignorance of the objectors. We know abundantly from Herodotus and other authorities, that it was only from certain animals that the royal and priestly castes abstained, and only certain among them that abstained altogether; and the eating of birds was general.—(Alford.)—MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Genesis... read more
Joseph Exell
Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 43:19-25
CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 43:23. I had your money.] Heb. “Your money came to me.” He means to tell them, “You cannot be called to account for the money, for I had it. Whatever became of it afterwards, I hereby acknowledge the receipt of it for the corn. You are credited with payment in full; therefore give yourselves no uneasiness on that score.”—(Bush.)—MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Genesis 43:19-25JOSEPH’S STEWARDThis incident shows how the spirit of Joseph’s character had been imparted to... read more
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Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 43:23
Peace be to you; no harm shall come to you for that matter. Your God, and the God of your father: thus he speaks, because Joseph had instructed him, as well as others of his family, in the true religion. Hath given you treasure, by his power and providence secretly putting it there. read more