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

Messes. —A portion of food from that prepared for the chief is regarded in the East as a mark both of honor and friendship, and th…

And he took [and sent] messes to them from before him
The several dishes were brought before him, who cut them up, a…

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. …