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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

What shall we say, etc. - No words can more strongly mark confusion and perturbation of mind. They, no doubt, all thought that Benjamin had actually stolen the cup; and the probability of this guilt might be heightened by the circumstance of his having that very cup to drink out of at dinner; for as he had the most honorable mess, so it is likely he had the most honorable cup to drink out of at the entertainment. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:1

Verse 1 1.And he commanded the steward of his house. Here Moses relates how skillfully Joseph had contrived to try the dispositions of his brethren. We have said elsewhere that, whereas God has commanded us to cultivate simplicity, we are not to take this, and similar examples, as affording license to turn aside to indirect and crafty arts. For it may have been that Joseph was impelled by a special influence of the Spirit to this course. He had also a reason, of no common kind, for inquiring... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:2

Verse 2 2.And put my cup, the silver cup. It may seem wonderful that, considering his great opulence, Joseph had not rather drunk out of a golden cup. Doubtless, either the moderation of that age was still greater than has since prevailed, and the splendor of it less sumptuous; or else this conduct must be attributed to the moderation of the man, who, in the midst of universal license, yet was contented with a plain and decent, rather than with a magnificent style of living. Unless, perhaps, on... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:5

Verse 5 5.Whereby indeed, he divineth (171) This clause is variously expounded. For some take it as if Joseph pretended that he consulted soothsayers in order to find out the thief. Others translate it, “by which he has tried you, or searched you out;” others, that the stolen cup had given Joseph an unfavorable omen. The genuine sense seems to me to be this: that he had used the cup for divinations and for magical arts; which, however, we have said, he feigned, for the sake of aggravating the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7

Verse 7 7.And they said unto him. The sons of Jacob boldly excuse themselves, because a good conscience gives them confidence. They also argue from the greater to the less: for they contend, that their having voluntarily brought back the money, which they might with impunity have applied to their own use, was such a proof of their honesty, as to make it incredible that they should have been so blinded by a little gain, as to bring upon themselves the greatest disgrace, together with immediate... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

Verse 16 16.Behold, we are my lord’s servants. They had before called themselves servants through modesty; now they consign themselves over to him as slaves. But in the case of Benjamin they plead for a mitigation of the severity of the punishment; and this is a kind of entreaty, that he might not be capitally punished, as they had agreed to, at the first. (173) read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:17

Verse 17 17.God forbid that I should do so (174) If Joseph intended to retain Benjamin alone, and to dismiss the others, he would have done his utmost, to rend the Church of God by the worst possible dissension. But I have previously shown (what may also be elicited from the context) that his design was nothing else than to pierce their hearts more deeply. He must have anticipated great mischief, if he had perceived that they did not care for their brother: but the Lord provided against this... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-2

And he ( i.e. Joseph) commanded the steward of his house, —literally, him that was over his hoarse ( Genesis 43:15 )— saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth (as before, but not this time as a test). And put my cup ,— גָּבִיעַ , from an unused root, גָּבַע , conveying the sense of elevation or roundness; hence a goblet or bowl, commonly of a large size ( Jeremiah 35:5 ), as distinguished from the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Joseph's artifice to detain Benjamin, or the story of the silver goblet. I. JOSEPH 'S STRATAGEM ( Genesis 44:1-13 ). 1. The formation of the plot ( Genesis 44:1-5 ). 2. The execution of the plot ( Genesis 44:6-12 ). 3. The result of the plot ( Genesis 44:13-16 ). II. BENJAMIN 'S SENTENCE ( Genesis 44:17 ). 1. Exceedingly severe . He became a bondman. Remark upon the sadness of slavery, even when most mitigated. 2. Circumstantially... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

Character built on faith. This chapter continues the same thread of Joseph's policy, and the same lessons are in it. I. PRACTICAL WISDOM THE FRUIT OF PIETY . The true man is the strong man. With a deep knowledge of the human heart, Joseph felt quite sure that the only way to move Jacob from Canaan was to detain Benjamin. II. THE SANCTITY OF THE AFFECTIONS . Real religion their only safeguard in the world's hardening and perverting influences. Joseph did apparent ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:2

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 44:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 44:1-34

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