創世記 42:1-2 JCB

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 42:1

Careless. Hebrew, "gazing at one another," like idle people. read more

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 42:1-6

1-6 Jacob saw the corn his neighbours had bought in Egypt, and brought home. It is a spur to exertion to see others supplied. Shall others get food for their souls, and shall we starve while it is to be had? Having discovered where help is to be had, we should apply for it without delay, without shrinking from labour, or grudging expense, especially as regards our never-dying souls. There is provision in Christ; but we must come to him, and seek it from him. read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 42:1-7

The Arrival in Egypt v. 1. Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, having undoubtedly gotten the information from his Canaanite neighbors, many of whom were merchants, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? The mention of Egypt caused the brethren to look upon one another with a helpless and suspicious questioning, for their conscience reminded them of the fact that Joseph had been sold into Egypt. v. 2. And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 42:1-38

SIXTH SECTIONRetributive Discipline. The Famine and the First Journey to Egypt. Joseph’s struggles with himself. The repentance of the Brethren. Joseph and Simeon. Genesis 42:1-38.1Now when Jacob saw there was corn in Egypt, Jacob said unto his sons, Why do ye look one upon another? 2And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt; get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. 3And Joseph’s ten brethren went down to buy corn in Egypt. 4But... read more

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 42:1-4

The First Visit of the Brothers to Egypt to Buy Corn (Genesis 42:1-38 ). Genesis 42:1-4 ‘Now Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, “Why do you look one on another?” And he said, “Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt. Get yourselves down there and buy for us from there, that we might live and not die.” And Joseph’s ten brothers went down to buy corn from Egypt, but Jacob did not send Benjamin, Joseph’s brother, with his brothers, for he said “In case... 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

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 42:1

When Jacob saw, i.e. heard, as the word is used, Exodus 20:18; as seeing is put for smelling, Exodus 5:21; and for tasting, Psalms 34:8; and for touching, John 20:29. Why do ye look one upon another; like lazy, careless, and helpless persons, each one expecting relief from the other, but none offering either counsel or help for all our subsistence? read more