Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 45:5
Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.Be not grieved or angry with yourselves — Sinners must grieve, and be angry with themselves for their sins; yea, though God, by his power, bring good out of them, for that is no thanks to the sinner: but true penitents should be greatly affected with it, when they see God bringing good out of evil. Though we must not with this consideration extenuate our own sins,... read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 45:5
be not grieved: Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 40:2, Luke 23:34, 2 Corinthians 2:7, 2 Corinthians 2:11 nor angry with yourselves: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes God: Genesis 45:7, Genesis 45:8, Genesis 47:25, Genesis 50:20, 1 Samuel 1:19, 2 Samuel 12:12, 2 Samuel 16:10-2 Kings :, 2 Samuel 17:14, Job 1:21, Psalms 105:16, Psalms 105:17, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:24, Acts 4:24-Hosea :, Acts 7:9-Ezra : Reciprocal: Genesis 37:28 - sold Genesis 49:24 - the shepherd Genesis 50:17 - wept Genesis 50:19 -... read more