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Thirteen Years of Preparation
Commentators note that Joseph was 30, meaning he had endured 13 years of slavery and imprisonment. John Calvin explains this long trial was a period of preparation. His promotion at such a young age demonstrates God's divine providence, as God gave him authority beyond his years, showing that God's timing, even when it involves long suffering, is perfect for His 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 Calvin
On Genesis 41:46
16th Century
Theologian
And Joseph was thirty years old. Moses records the age at which Joseph was promoted to the government of the kingdom for two reasons. Firs…
John Gill
On Genesis 41:46
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph [was] thirty years old when he stood before
Pharaoh king of Egypt
Interpreti…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 41:46–57
17th Century
Minister
In the names of his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, Joseph acknowledged Divine providence.
- He was made to forget his misery.
- …