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Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 42:1-17

Joseph Sees His Ten Brothers Genesis 42:1-17 The true interpretation of Joseph’s treatment of his brethren is to be found in the supposition that he repeated toward them, as nearly as possible, the behavior that they had shown to himself at the pit’s mouth, and this with no thought of retaliation, but that their consciences might be awakened, and that he might discover if they would deal differently with Benjamin than they had dealt with him. He needed to be sure of their repentance before... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 42:1-38

According to the foretelling of Joseph in interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, the famine came; but through Joseph's executive ability Egypt was provided with corn sufficient not only for its own needs, but equal to the need of other peoples. At last Joseph's brethren are seen fulfilling his dream of long ago and bowing down in his presence. His conversation with them is revealing. Questioned about themselves, they replied, 'We . . . are twelve brethren . . . and one is not." These men were... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Genesis 42:1-26

Joseph and His Brethren Genesis 42:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the Genesis 42:1-38 of Genesis we find Jacob and Joseph's brethren under the throes of the famine. As we see it from the Divine viewpoint there are several lessons from this famine, that, so far, we have not touched. 1. The Famine was sent from the hand of God. It was His hand that sent the years of plenty, as well. Those years were not years of average crops, but years of unprecedented harvests. Nothing like them had... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 42:10-12

‘And they said to him, “No, my lord. It is to buy food that your servants have come. We are all sons of one man. We are true men. Your servants are no spies.” And he said to them, “No, but to see the nakedness of the land you have come.” They desperately seek to assert their innocence and integrity, but to no avail. The great man does not believe them and again accuses them through the interpreters of coming to find out the weaknesses of the land. So with fear in their hearts they try again. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 42:1-38

Genesis 42. Joseph’ s Brothers Come to Egypt to Buy Corn, and unwittingly Encounter Joseph.— The greater part is taken from E, but Genesis 42:2; Genesis 42:4 b, Genesis 42:5; Genesis 42:7; Genesis 42:9 b – Genesis 42:11 a, Genesis 42:12; Genesis 42:27-Hosea : ab, Genesis 42:38 may be assigned to J. The treatment accorded to the brothers was not less than they deserved, and Joseph meant to punish them. But he meant also to test them and see if they had become better men. Presumably he... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 42:3-20

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 42:6. Governor.] “The word rendered governor, Shalit, is, except here, said to be only found in the books contemporary with and following the Captivity. Salatis is given by Josephus as the title of the first shepherd-king.”—(Alford.)—Genesis 42:9. Spies.] “This dynasty, we are told by Manetho, was ever in fear of invasion from the then powerful Assyrians, and Josephus says that on that account they fortified the eastern side of Egypt. Hence men arriving from Asia, and... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 42:1-38

The Pharaoh in Egypt had had two dreams with similarities because they had one interpretation. The first dream involved the seven fat cows grazing by the river and seven lean cows rising up and eating up the fat cows and still being lean. And then a wheat with seven stalks or corn of wheat upon them and fat and full followed by seven lean blasted wheat. And the lean and blasted wheat ate up the fat wheat.The dream bothered Pharaoh. He called for his wise men and his astrologers for an... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 42:1-38

Genesis 42:4. Benjamin. Jacob wished to reserve him to be heir of the blessing instead of Joseph, who he thought was dead. Hence he let the ten go, for it is highly probable that the Egyptians would not sell corn in large quantities to one man. Jacob’s fears seem to indicate a secret suspicion that Joseph had received foul treatment. Genesis 42:6. Bowed down. The ten sheaves now made obeisance to Joseph’s sheaf, though they knew it not. Joseph, it would seem, made all strangers come to... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 42:3-20

Genesis 42:3-20Joseph’s ten brethren went down to buy corn in EgyptProvidence working in men’s livesI.The story of Joseph is a good example of what is meant by Providence working for the best in the lives of men. Look at the young foreigner, as he comes to a land not his own; see how he resists the one great temptation of his age and station; observe how, through means not of his own seeking, through good report and evil, through much misunderstanding of others, but by consistent integrity and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 42:10

Gen 42:10 And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come. Ver. 10. Nay, my lord. ] The world is well changed since they said one to another, "Behold, this dreamer cometh." Then they could not find in their hearts to call him brother; now they call him "lord." God, when he pleaseth, can change the note of our worst enemies to us. There is a promise, that "they shall bow down to thee with their faces toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet." Isa 49:23 read more

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