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thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century
  1. יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
  2. אחוּ 'āch…
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Over my house. —The chief over the palace was in ancient times next in power to the sovereign, and under the Frankish kin…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Thou shalt be over my house. Not only is Joseph made governor of Egypt, but he is also adorned with the insignia of royalty, so that all m…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You shall be over my house, Have the care of his domestic affairs, and be the principal man in his palace and court:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us…

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