Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 45:23

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 45:23

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Genesis 45:23

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"And to his father he sent after this manner: ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt, and ten she-asses laden with grain and bread and provision for his father by the way." — Genesis 45:23 (ASV)

Meat. —Hebrew, food, provisions, the usual meaning of meat in older English translations of the Bible.