דבשׁ debash — “honey,” from the bee, or syrup from the juice of the grape. בטנים boṭen — “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd —…

By himself ... by themselves. —These caste distinctions were common in ancient times, and still exist in India. Joseph probably ha…

Because the Egyptians might not eat, etc. Moses says they might not eat with the Hebrews, because they abhorred it as unlawful. For since …

And they set on for him by himself A table was placed and provisions set upon it in one part of the room for Joseph by hi…

Observe the great respect Joseph's brothers paid to him. Thus, Joseph's dreams were more and more fulfilled. Joseph showed great kindness to them. …