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God's Sovereignty Over Nature
Commentators agree that while the plenty had a natural cause—the annual flooding of the Nile—the prediction of seven consecutive years of perfect conditions was a clear sign of God's hand. They emphasize that God is the 'First Cause' behind all natural events, orchestrating them to fulfill His sovereign purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 41:1–57
18th Century
Theologian
- יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
- אחוּ 'āch…
John Gill
On Genesis 41:29
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all
the land of Egypt .
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 41:9–32
17th Century
Minister
God's time for the enlargement of his people is the fittest time. If the chief butler had obtained Joseph's release from prison, he probably would …