Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:16
RECEPTION AND FEAST AT JOSEPH’S HOUSE, Genesis 43:16-34. 16. The ruler of his house His steward, who had oversight of his domestic affairs . read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:18
18. The men were afraid Their cold and severe treatment on the former occasion filled them with a dread of Joseph, and they were predisposed to construe every thing that looked like danger into a plot against them and their property . read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:19
19. Communed at the door Before they will enter the house, they resolve to have an understanding about the money that was returned in their sacks . read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:23
23. Peace be to you The steward’s words were admirably adapted to quiet the fears of these men . Especially would the words your God and the God of your father assure them that no harm was intended against them, and that their religion was known and respected . I had your money Or, your money came to me. This same steward thus acknowledges the receipt of their money, and assures them that that is not charged against them. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:26
26. Bowed themselves Another act fulfilling Joseph’s dream all the eleven of his brethren now bowing down . Genesis 42:6-9; Genesis 37:5-9. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:32
32. For him by himself He thus maintained his distinction of rank and caste, and conformed to Egyptian ideas and customs . Egyptians might not eat bread with the Hebrews Herodotus (ii, 41) says: “No Egyptian, man or woman, will kiss a Grecian on the mouth, or use the knife, spit, or caldron of a Greek, or taste the flesh of a pure ox that has been divided by a Grecian knife . ” This same fear of contamination was doubtless held with regard to other nations as well as the Greeks . The... read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:33
33. According to his birthright Well might the men marvel at being arranged at the table thus according to their ages . Joseph thus prepared the way for an open recognition, and sought to impress them with the idea that he knew them better than they imagined. read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:34
34. Five times so much This was a special mark of honour, and furnished opportunity for Joseph to observe if his brethren envied Benjamin as they once did himself . read more
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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 43:14
14. God Almighty Hebrews, El Shaddai . Jacob uses the divine name so sacredly associated with the covenant and promises . Compare Genesis 17:1; Genesis 35:11. read more