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Then Judah came near to him, and said, "Oh, my lord, please let your servant speak a word in my lord`s ears, and don`t let your anger burn against your servant; for you are even as Pharaoh.
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Judah's Courageous Humility
Commentators note that Judah, once a leader in selling Joseph, now steps forward as a leader in saving Benjamin. He approaches the powerful ruler with a blend of courage and deep respect. By acknowledging Joseph's authority ('you are as Pharaoh'), he is not just flattering him but appealing to his power to show mercy, setting the stage for one of the most moving speeches in the Bible.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himsel…
16th Century
Protestant
Let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word. Judah humbly asks to be allowed to speak, because his narrative was about to be lengthy. And s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Judah came near unto him Being the spokesman of his brethren, and the surety of Benjamin: he plucked up a spiri…
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Had Joseph been, as Judah supposed him, a complete stranger to the family, he could not help but be moved by his powerful reasonings. But neither J…
