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The Round-House—Gen_39:20 The prison into which Joseph was cast, and which was undoubtedly within the premises of his master, is called in the text by a term which signifies the “house of roundness,”‘ or “the round-house.” It is a curious fact, that the temporary prisons of the constable or police, in which persons are detained … Continue reading ““089. THE ROUND-HOUSE—GENESIS 39:20””

Genesis 40-41 : Twelfth Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

Remember Me When It Shall Be Well with Thee—Gen_40:14 Some have thought, as will be shown in tomorrow’s paper that Joseph’s anxiety to find a place in the remembrance of the chief butler, when he should become prosperous, was not altogether free from objection. It must be confessed that his words have a worldly sound. … Continue reading ““091. REMEMBER ME WHEN IT SHALL BE WELL WITH THEE—GENESIS 40:14””

Captain of the Guard—Gen_39:1 If the reader looks to the marginal reading of his English Bible, he will see that the office of Joseph’s master, which is described in the text as that of “captain of the guard,” is indicated as being more literally “chief of the slaughtermen;” a dreadful and sanguinary title, calculated to … Continue reading ““087. CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD—GENESIS 39:1””

Egyptian Crimes and Punishments The Apostle Paul lays down a beautiful law for the conduct of servants, that they are to discharge their duties to their masters on earth as in the view of their Master in heaven, “with good-will doing service as to the Lord, and not unto men.” Eph_6:6-7. No man ever more … Continue reading ““088. EGYPTIAN CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS””

Dreams—Gen_37:5-10 It is difficult to avoid distinguishing the one most beloved by some marks of special favor. It may not be always possible for a parent to avoid loving some one of his children more than the others; and elder children are usually tolerant of the special tenderness commonly shown to their younger brothers or … Continue reading ““085. DREAMS—GENESIS 37:5-10””

Egyptian Slavery—Genesis 39 It smites the heart with pity to behold the change which renders the young Joseph—beloved and cherished of his father, and honored by him with enviable distinctions, reduced to the condition of a slave in Egypt. Sent by his father to inquire after the welfare of his brothers, who were away with … Continue reading ““086. EGYPTIAN SLAVERY—GENESIS 39””

Genesis 32-39 : Eleventh Week Autor: JOHN KITTO

Benoni—Gen_35:18 Of Jacob’s twelve sons all but the youngest were born in Padanaram. That youngest, the only one native to the land of promise, was also the child of the well-beloved Rachel, whose earnest and not always reasonable craving for children had rendered much of her husband’s life uncomfortable. At last her desires were gratified. … Continue reading ““083. BENONI—GENESIS 35:18””

Movements—Genesis 35 There is some difficulty in understanding the movements of Jacob on his return to Canaan. When he parted with Esau, he expressed an intention of following him at his leisure to Mount Seir; but this intention he did not at that time execute. Seeing how sorely he had longed after his father’s house, … Continue reading ““084. MOVEMENTS—GENESIS 35””