And Jacob blessed Pharaoh (as he had done on entering the royal presence),—
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Genesis 47:10
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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 47:1-10Genesis 47:1-10 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONThe 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…Matthew Henry on Genesis 47:7-12Genesis 47:7-12 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryWith the gravity of old age, the piety of a true believer, and the authority of a patriarch and a prophet, Jacob besought the Lord to bestow a blessing upon Pharaoh. He acted as a man not ashamed of his religion; and wh…
commentaryPharaoh'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 47:1-10EXPOSITIONJoseph 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 contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 47:7-12With the gravity of old age, the piety of a true believer, and the authority of a patriarch and a prophet, Jacob besought the Lord to bestow a blessing upon Pharaoh. He acted as a man not ashamed of his religion; and wh…Matthew Henry