Gênesis 45:21-24 NVT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 45:16-24

Here is, 1. The kindness of Pharaoh to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake: he bade his brethren welcome (Gen. 45:16), though it was a time of scarcity, and they were likely to be a charge to him. Nay, because it pleased Pharaoh, it pleased his servants too, at least they pretended to be pleased because Pharaoh was. He engaged Joseph to send for his father down to Egypt, and promised to furnish them with all conveniences both for his removal thither and his settlement there. If the good... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:21

And the children of Israel did so ,.... As Pharaoh commanded, and Joseph from him directed them to do: and Joseph gave them wagons, according to the commandment of Pharaoh : and beasts, either horses or oxen to draw them, and these not empty, though the principal use of them was to fetch his father and his family, and their goods: and gave them provision for the way : both going and returning, as much as would suffice for both. read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:22

To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment ,.... Rich apparel, two suits of clothes, to shift and change upon occasion, such as Homer F11 Odyss. 8. calls ιματια εξαμειβα , "changeable garments"; those he gave to everyone of his brethren, partly that they might have something to show to their father and to their wives, which would cause them to give credit to the report they should give of Joseph, and his great prosperity; and partly that they might, upon their return, be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:23

And to his father he sent after this manner ,.... Or "according to" this F12 כזאת "sicut hoc", Pagninus, Montanus; "in hunc modum", Tigurine version. ; either in like manner, as he gave his brethren change of raiment, &c.; so he sent the like to him, as Aben Ezra and Ben Melech interpret it, referring it to what goes before; or rather as Jarchi, according to this account or number, even which follows: namely: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt : the best things... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:24

So he sent his brethren away, and they departed ,.... From Egypt to Canaan with the wagons, asses, and rich presents: and he said unto them, see that ye fall not out by the way ; the Targum of Jonathan adds, about the affair of selling me; which he had reason to fear they would, from what they, and particularly Reuben, had said in his presence, Genesis 42:21 ; he was jealous this would be the subject of their discourse by the way, and that they would be blaming one another about it,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:21

Joseph gave them wagons - עגלות agaloth , from עגל agal , which, though not used as a verb in the Hebrew Bible, evidently means to turn round, roll round, be circular, etc., and hence very properly applied to wheel carriages. It appears from this that such vehicles were very early in use, and that the road from Egypt to Canaan must have been very open and much frequented, else such carriages could not have passed by it. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:22

Changes of raiment - It is a common custom with all the Asiatic sovereigns to give both garments and money to ambassadors and persons of distinction, whom they particularly wish to honor. Hence they keep in their wardrobes several hundred changes of raiment, ready made up for presents of this kind. That such were given by way of reward and honor, see Judges 14:12 , Judges 14:19 ; Revelation 6:11 . At the close of a feast the Hindoos, among other presents to the guests, commonly give... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:23

Meat for his father by the way - מזון mazon , from זן zan , to prepare, provide, etc. Hence prepared meat, some made-up dish, delicacies, confectionaries, etc. As the word is used, 2 Chronicles 16:14 , for aromatic preparations, it may be restrained in its meaning to something of that kind here. In Asiatic countries they have several curious methods of preserving flesh by potting, by which it may be kept for any reasonable length of time sweet and wholesome. Some delicacy, similar... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:24

See that ye fall not out by the way - This prudent caution was given by Joseph, to prevent his brethren from accusing each other for having sold him; and to prevent them from envying Benjamin, for the superior favor shown him by his brother. It is strange, but so it is, that children of the same parents are apt to envy each other, fall out, and contend; and therefore the exhortation in this verse must be always seasonable in a large family. But a rational, religious education will, under... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:22

Verse 22 22.And to all of them he gave each man changes of raiment. That he furnishes his brethren with supplies for their journey is not wonderful: but to what purpose was it that he loaded them with money and garments, seeing they would so soon return? I, indeed, do not doubt that he did it on account of his father and the wives of his brethren, in order that they might have less reluctance to leave the land of Canaan. For he knew that his message would scarcely be believed, unless some... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 45:16-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 45:24

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:22

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:24

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 45:22

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