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And Joseph said unto his father, Not so, my father; for this is the first-born; put thy right hand upon his head.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Joseph said to his father, not so, my father
It is not right, it should not so be, that the right hand should be…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The two good men acknowledge God in their comforts. Joseph says, They are my sons whom God has given me. Jacob says, God hath showed m…

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