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Genesis 47:1-10
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Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:1-6Genesis 47:1-6 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryThough Joseph was a great man, especially in Egypt, yet he owned his brethren. Let the rich and great in the world not overlook or despise poor relations. Our Lord Jesus is not ashamed to call us brethren. In answer to…Pharaoh's Generosity; Jacob Presented to Pharaoh. (b. c. 1706.)Genesis 47:1-12 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BiblePHARAOH'S GENEROSITY; JACOB PRESENTED TO PHARAOH. (B. C. 1706.) Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and prime-minister of state, and had had particular…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1Genesis 47:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryThen Joseph came—literally, and Joseph went, up to the royal presence, as he had proposed (Genesis 46:31)—and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have,…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1-10Genesis 47:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob and his sons before Pharaoh. I. JOSEPH'S BRETHREN BEFORE PHARAOH (Genesis 47:1-6). 1. Their arrival announced (Genesis 47:1). "My father and brethren are come out of the land of Canaan, and behold they are in the…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1-10Genesis 47:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe presentation to Pharaoh. I. TESTIMONY TO POWER OF CHARACTER. Joseph's influence. The five brethren selected perhaps with a view to their appearance, and in the number five, which was regarded as a significant number…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 47:1-6Though Joseph was a great man, especially in Egypt, yet he owned his brethren. Let the rich and great in the world not overlook or despise poor relations. Our Lord Jesus is not ashamed to call us brethren. In answer to…Matthew HenrycommentaryPharaoh's Generosity; Jacob Presented to Pharaoh. (b. c. 1706.)PHARAOH'S GENEROSITY; JACOB PRESENTED TO PHARAOH. (B. C. 1706.) Here is, I. The respect which Joseph, as a subject, showed to his prince. Though he was his favourite, and prime-minister of state, and had had particular…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1Then Joseph came—literally, and Joseph went, up to the royal presence, as he had proposed (Genesis 46:31)—and told Pharaoh, and said, My father and my brethren, and their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1-10Jacob and his sons before Pharaoh. I. JOSEPH'S BRETHREN BEFORE PHARAOH (Genesis 47:1-6). 1. Their arrival announced (Genesis 47:1). "My father and brethren are come out of the land of Canaan, and behold they are in the…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:1-10The presentation to Pharaoh. I. TESTIMONY TO POWER OF CHARACTER. Joseph's influence. The five brethren selected perhaps with a view to their appearance, and in the number five, which was regarded as a significant number…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:2And he took some of his brethren, even five men,—literally, from the end, or extremity, of his brethren; not from the weakest, lest the king should select them for courtiers or soldiers (the Rabbis, Oleaster, Pererius,…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:3And Pharaoh said unto his (i.e. Joseph's) brethren, What is your occupation? (vide Genesis 46:33). And they said unto Pharaoh,—as directed (Genesis 46:34)—Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 47:4They said moreover (literally, and they said) unto Pharaoh, For to sojourn in the land are we come;—an unconscious fulfillment of an ancient prophecy (Genesis 15:13)—for thy servants have no pasture for their flocks (it…Joseph S. Exell and contributors