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Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.

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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…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

One portion. —Hebrew, one Shechem. In favor of this being the town of Shechem is the fact that it belonged to Jacob ([Ref…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

I have given to you one portion. In order to increase the confidence of his son Joseph, Jacob here assigns him a portion beyond his proper…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Moreover, I have given to you one portion above your
brethren

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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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