Bible Commentary

And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which [was] in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth. 26. bowed down themselves ] A second fulfilment of Joseph’s dreams: see Gen 42:6, Gen 44:14; cf. Gen 37:5-11. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Gen 43:26-34 … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:26”

And they made ready the present against Joseph came at noon: for they heard that they should eat bread there. 25. the present ] Cf. Gen 43:11. against Joseph came ] i.e. so as to be ready when Joseph arrived. For this use of “against” = “in readiness for the time when,” cf. 2Ki 16:12, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:25”

And the man brought the men into Joseph’s house, and gave [them] water, and they washed their feet; and he gave their asses provender. 24. water ] Cf. Gen 18:4. The washing of the feet, before reclining at a meal, was customary in Palestine; cf. Luk 7:44, “I entered into thine house, thou gavest me … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:24”

And he said, Peace [be] to you, fear not: your God, and the God of your father, hath given you treasure in your sacks: I had your money. And he brought Simeon out unto them. 23. Peace be to you ] A formula of encouragement and reassurance, as in Jdg 6:23 ; 1Sa 20:21; Dan … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:23”

And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food: we cannot tell who put our money in our sacks. And other money have we brought down in our hands to buy food,…. Double money for a double quantity, or because the price of corn was now doubled; and their bringing this … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:22”

And it came to pass, when we came to the inn, that we opened our sacks, and, behold, [every] man’s money [was] in the mouth of his sack, our money in full weight: and we have brought it again in our hand. 21. the lodging place) Cf. Gen 42:27 (J). every man’s money ] According … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:21”

And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food: 20. Oh my lord ] Cf. Gen 44:18. The expression introduces an appeal. The word for “my lord” ( adoni) is rendered by LXX , and by the Lat. domine. See Num 12:11; Jdg 6:13; 1Sa 1:26; 1Ki 3:17; 1Ki … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:20”

And they came near to the steward of Joseph’s house, and they communed with him at the door of the house, 19. at the door of the house ] Before crossing the threshold they wished to explain their innocence about the money. According to the old Hebrew law, a thief who failed to make restitution … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:19”

And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph’s house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. 18. seek occasion … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:18”

And the man did as Joseph bade; and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house. And the man did as Joseph bade: and the man brought the men into Joseph’s house. Showed them the way to it, and introduced them into it, and led them into some apartment in it, and ordered every thing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 43:17”