创世记 48:17-22 RCUVSS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 48:8-22

Here is, I. The blessing with which Jacob blessed the two sons of Joseph, which is the more remarkable because the apostle makes such particular mention of it (Heb. 11:21), while he says nothing of the blessing which Jacob pronounced on the rest of his sons, though that also was done in faith. Observe here, 1. Jacob was blind for age, Gen. 48:10. It is one of the common infirmities of old age. Those that look out at the windows are darkened, Eccl. 12:3. It is folly to walk in the sight of our... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:17

And when Joseph saw that his father laid his right hand upon the head of Ephraim, it displeased him ,.... To see the younger preferred to the elder; parents, generally speaking, having the greatest regard to the firstborn with respect to honour and estate, and to them, in those times, the patriarchal blessing particularly was thought to belong; but it did not always go to them, but to the younger, as in Jacob's own case: and he held up his father's hand, to remove it from Ephraim's head... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:18

And Joseph said unto his father, not so, my father ,.... It is not right, it should not so be, that the right hand should be put on the youngest, and the left hand on the eldest: for this is the firstborn ; directing him to Manasseh, and seeking to guide his hand towards him: put thy right hand upon his head ; Joseph was for proceeding according to the order of birthright, but Jacob was directed by a spirit of prophecy, as follows. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:19

And his father refused ,.... To have any alteration made, and therefore, though Joseph lifted it up from. Ephraim's head and held it over it, Jacob put it on again and went on with the blessing: and said, I know it , my son, I know it ; he knew what he did, and he repeats it to confirm it, as well as to show the vehemency of his mind, and his resolution to abide by what he had done; he knew on whom he laid his right hand, and he knew that Manasseh was the firstborn: so the Targum of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:20

And he blessed them that day ,.... That Joseph visited him, and this be did "by faith"; believing that what he had said concerning them would be accomplished, as the apostle observes, Hebrews 11:21 , saying, in thee shall Israel bless ; in Joseph, as the Targum of Jonathan, that is, in his seed, in his sons Ephraim and Manasseh, when the Israelites blessed any, they should make use of their names: saying, God make thee as Ephraim and Manasseh : as great and honourable, as rich and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:21

And Israel said unto Joseph, behold, I die ,.... Expected to die very shortly; and he not only speaks of it as a certain thing, and what would quickly be, but with pleasure and comfort, having no fear and dread of it on him, but as what was agreeable to him, and he had made himself familiar with: but God shall be with you ; with Joseph and his posterity, and with all his brethren, and theirs, to comfort and support them, to guide and counsel them, to protect and defend them, to carry... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:22

Moreover, I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren ,.... The word for "portion" is "Shechem", and which some take to be, not an appellative, as we do, but the name of a city, even Shechem; so the Targum of Jonathan and Jarchi interpret it; and though that is not directly meant, yet there is a reference had to it, and it seems to be enigmatically understood; for this portion or parcel spoken of was near to Shechem, and not only that, but the city itself, and all the adjacent... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:18

Joseph said - Not so, my father - Joseph supposed that his father had made a mistake in laying his right hand on the head of the youngest, because the right hand was considered as the most noble, and the instrument of conveying the highest dignities, and thus it has ever been considered among all nations, though the reason of it is not particularly obvious. Even in the heavens the right hand of God is the place of the most exalted dignity. It has been observed that Joseph spoke here as he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:20

In thee shall Israel bless - That is, in future generations the Israelites shall take their form of wishing prosperity to any nation or family from the circumstance of the good which it shall be known that God has done to Ephraim and Manasseh: May God make thee as fruitful as Ephraim, and multiply thee as Manasseh! So, to their daughters when married, the Jewish women are accustomed to say, God make thee as Sarah and Rebekah! The forms are still in use. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:21

Behold, I die - With what composure is this most awful word expressed! Surely of Jacob it might be now said, "He turns his sight undaunted on the tomb;" for though it is not said that he was full of days, as were Abraham and Isaac, yet he is perfectly willing to bid adieu to earthly things, and lay his body in the grave. Could any person act as the patriarchs did in their last moments, who had no hopes of eternal life, no belief in the immortality of the soul? Impossible! With such a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 48:8-22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 48:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 48:21

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