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And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore also, behold, his blood is required.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

שׁבר sheber — “fragment, crumb, hence, grain.” בר bar — “pure,” “winnowed,” hence, “corn” (grain).

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

His blood. — Evidently they thought that Joseph was dead, so that the accusation brought against them of falsehood for saying in G…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Reuben answered them. Because he had attempted to deliver Joseph from the hands of his brothers, in order to restore him safely to his…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Reuben answered them. Being the eldest, and who had been most concerned for Joseph's life, and most tender and carefu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The function of conscience is to bring to mind things long ago said and done. When the guilt of this sin of Joseph's brothers was fresh, they treat…

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