42:1 Now when {a} Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye {b} look one upon another?(a) This story shows plainly that all things are governed by God’s providence for the profit of his Church.(b) As men destitute of counsel. read more
JACOB SENDS HIS SONS TO EGYPT The famine reaches to Jacob's land. God makes him and his sons to feel the distress of famine until they hear that Egypt has an abundance of food that is available for sale. Jacob therefore orders his sons to take a trip there to buy food (v.2). Joseph's ten brothers then "went down" (v.3), indicating that lsrael must be humbled in order to receive blessing from God. Benjamin does not go with them, for Jacob feared for his safety, no doubt specially because... read more
JOSEPH ’S HISTORY DISPENSATIONAL ASPECT OF JACOB’S HISTORY Following F.W. Grant in the Numerical Bible, the life of Jacob gives as its lesson the story of that discipline by which the Spirit of God brings us from weakness to power, from nature’s strength to that wholesome weakness in which alone is strength. But for this, natural strength must be crippled, which is provided for in two ways: in allowing us to realize the power of another nature (Esau) and in the direct dealing of God with our... read more
Joseph's Brethren Under Trial Gen 42:24 Joseph had spoken roughly to his brethren, whom he knew, though they knew not him. He had declared unto them, by the life of Pharaoh, that they should not go forth from his presence, except their youngest brother came with them. Having heard Joseph's decision, they began to reproach one another. They said, "We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this... read more
CONTENTS A gracious GOD in his over-ruling providence, having caused a famine of bread to prevail in Canaan, compels thereby the sons of Jacob to go down into Egypt to seek sustenance for themselves and their household. And this brings about the leading design which the LORD had in view, (as the HOLY GHOST informs the Church, Psalms 105:16-17 .) in sending Joseph before his family into Egypt. The contents of this Chapter, are: the departure of the sons of Jacob from Canaan: their arrival at... read more
It is worthy remark, that Canaan, the land of promise, became a land of famine to Abraham-Genesis 12:10 . to Isaac, Genesis 26:1 , - and here to Jacob. My brother, none but the heavenly Canaan is exempt from such trials to the faithful. Read that scripture: Amos 8:11-12 . and bless GOD if such be not among your exercises. read more
Now the dream is explained. Genesis 37:9-10 . Consult that scripture: Isaiah 60:14 .-then Revelation 3:9 . read more
Still a pilgrimage state, Hebrews 11:9-15 . read more
Careless. Hebrew, "gazing at one another," like idle people. read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Genesis 42:1-38
CHAPTER 42 The First Visit of Joseph’s Brethren 1. Joseph’s brethren sent to Egypt (Genesis 42:1-5 ) 2. Joseph meets his brethren (Genesis 42:6-16 ) 3. Put in prison for three days (Genesis 42:17 ) 4. Joseph’s demand (Genesis 42:18-20 ) 5. The accusing conscience (Genesis 42:21-23 ) 6. Joseph weeps and Simeon bound (Genesis 42:24 ) 7. The return of the nine (Genesis 42:25-38 ) The famine years bring Joseph’s brethren to repentance and after the deepest exercise Joseph makes... read more