Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 41:35
And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
35. let them gather all the food ] This is rhetorical, and need not be pressed as contradicting the exaction of the one-fifth in Gen 41:34. But see Gen 41:48.
lay up corn ] i.e. store up the grain in the keeping of the king’s officers. The establishment of state granaries appears here for the first time in history.
under the hand of Pharaoh ] The king’s authority is never to be relaxed. The measures proposed will enhance the monarchy.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 35. Under the hand of Pharaoh] To be completely at the disposal of the king.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And let them, gather all the food of those good years that come,…. That is, let the under officers collect together the fifth part of all fruits of the land during the seven years of plenty:
and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh; as his property, and only to be disposed of by his orders; for as it was to be purchased with his money, it was right that it should be in his hands, or in the hands of his officers appointed by him, as the Targum of Jonathan:
and let them keep food in the cities; reserve it in the several cities throughout the land, against the years of famine.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
35. Under the hand of Pharaoh. Whereas prosperity so intoxicates men, that the greater part make no provision for themselves against the future, but absorb the present abundance by intemperance; Joseph advises the king to take care that the country may have its produce laid up in store. Besides, the common people would also form themselves to habits of frugality, when they understood that this great quantity of corn was not collected in vain by the king, but that a remedy was hereby sought for some unwonted calamity. In short, because luxury generally prevails in prosperity, and wastes the blessings of God, the bridle of authority was necessary. This is the reason why Joseph directed that garners should be established under the power of the king, and that corn should be gathered into them. He concludes at length, that the dream was useful, although at first sight, it would seem sad and inauspicious: because, immediately after the wound had been shown, the means of cure were suggested.
Fuente: Calvin’s Complete Commentary
Gen 41:35. Let them That is, the overseers gather all the food; that is, all the fifth part appropriated to the king, of the following good years, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh; that is, in granaries appointed for that purpose in every city, and to be under the immediate power and direction of the king.
Fuente: Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Gen 41:35 And let them gather all the food of those good years that come, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh, and let them keep food in the cities.
Ver. 35. And let them gather all the food. ] This text warranteth providence in laying up for a rainy day. Solomon sends us to school to the ant to learn this lesson. Pro 6:6 And it is well observed, that our Saviour had a purse for common store for himself and those about him. Neither was this a penny pouch, but a bag so big as needed a bearer. God would have us to be good husbands, and see that Condus be fortior promo, our comings in more than our layings out. “Parents” must “lay up for their children,” 2Co 12:14 yea, “leave inheritance to children’s children,” Pro 13:22 playing the good husbands abroad and at home. Pro 27:26-27
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
gather: Gen 41:48, Gen 41:49, Gen 41:56, Gen 45:6, Gen 45:7
hand: Exo 4:13