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Matthew Henry on Genesis 39:1-6Genesis 39:1-6 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryOur enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. They may separate us from friends, relatives, and country; but they cannot take from us the presence of the L…The History of Joseph. (b. c. 1721.)Genesis 39:1-6 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleTHE HISTORY OF JOSEPH. (B. C. 1721.) Here is, I. Joseph bought (Genesis 39:1), and he that bought him, whatever he gave for him, had a good bargain of him; it was better than the merchandise of silver. The Jews have a p…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1Genesis 39:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Joseph was brought down to Egypt. The narrative now preparing to recite the fortunes of Joseph in Egypt, which eventually led, through his elevation to be Pharaoh's prime minister, first to the salvation of the patr…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentaryJoseph is the house of Potiphar. I. PURCHASED AS A SLAVE. 1. A sad lot. Worse even than being kidnapped by strangers, Joseph had been first sold by his brethren; carried into Egypt, he had there been exposed for sale in…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentarySunshine and shadow. I. THE BRIGHTENING SKY. The advancement of Joseph in the house of Potiphar. 1. To Joseph's sense it was a lightening in his bondage. 2. To Joseph's faith it was the smiling of Jehovah's face. 3. To…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23Genesis 39:1-23 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe righteous man. Again the word of the Lord tries Joseph, but not so much now as the word of prophecy, but as the word of command, the doctrine of righteousness. "The Egyptian's house is blessed for Joseph's sake." "T…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 39:1-6Our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments; but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. They may separate us from friends, relatives, and country; but they cannot take from us the presence of the L…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe History of Joseph. (b. c. 1721.)THE HISTORY OF JOSEPH. (B. C. 1721.) Here is, I. Joseph bought (Genesis 39:1), and he that bought him, whatever he gave for him, had a good bargain of him; it was better than the merchandise of silver. The Jews have a p…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23Sunshine and shadow. I. THE BRIGHTENING SKY. The advancement of Joseph in the house of Potiphar. 1. To Joseph's sense it was a lightening in his bondage. 2. To Joseph's faith it was the smiling of Jehovah's face. 3. To…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23Joseph is the house of Potiphar. I. PURCHASED AS A SLAVE. 1. A sad lot. Worse even than being kidnapped by strangers, Joseph had been first sold by his brethren; carried into Egypt, he had there been exposed for sale in…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1And Joseph was brought down to Egypt. The narrative now preparing to recite the fortunes of Joseph in Egypt, which eventually led, through his elevation to be Pharaoh's prime minister, first to the salvation of the patr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:1-23The righteous man. Again the word of the Lord tries Joseph, but not so much now as the word of prophecy, but as the word of command, the doctrine of righteousness. "The Egyptian's house is blessed for Joseph's sake." "T…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:2And the Lord—Jehovah, as usual, because the entire chapter is the work of the Jehovist (Tuch, Colenso), with the exception of a few alterations by the redactor (Davidson), or because, though the work of the Elohist, it…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 39:3And his master saw that the Lord (Jehovah) was with him—this does not imply that Potiphar was acquainted with Jehovah, but simply that he concluded Joseph to be under the Divine protection—and that the Lord (Jehovah) ma…Joseph S. Exell and contributors