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and the men are shepherds, for they have been keepers of cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The men are shepherds. — As Joseph’s purpose was to keep his brothers isolated in Goshen, he instructs them not to conceal their o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And the men [are] shepherds
That was their occupation and employment, by which they got their livelihood. Joseph was…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It was only right towards Pharaoh to let him know that such a family had come to settle in his dominions. If others place confidence in us, we must…

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