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- יאר ye'or — “river, canal,” mostly applied to the Nile. Some suppose the word to be Coptic.
- אחוּ 'āch…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Over my house. —The chief over the palace was in ancient times next in power to the sovereign, and under the Frankish kin…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
Thou shalt be over my house. Not only is Joseph made governor of Egypt, but he is also adorned with the insignia of royalty, so that all m…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
You shall be over my house, Have the care of his domestic affairs, and be the principal man in his palace and court:
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
Joseph gave good advice to Pharaoh. Fair warning should always be followed by good counsel. God has in his word told us of a day of trial before us…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes