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You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you will be near to me, you, your children, your children`s children, your flocks, your herds, and all that you have.
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The Joy of Nearness
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon emphasize that the most attractive part of Joseph's offer was not just the provision of land but the promise, "you shall be near unto me." This highlights that restored relationship and fellowship are central to God's blessings. For the believer, the greatest joy is not merely salvation's benefits, but nearness to Christ himself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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Anglican
The land of Goshen. This land, also called “the land of Rameses” (Genesis 47:11), probably from the city “Raamses” whi…
Baptist
And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall dwell in the land of Goshen Called by Artapanus F20 Kaisan or Kessan; the Septuagint versio…
Joseph let Judah continue and heard all he had to say. He found his brothers humbled for their sins, mindful of him (for Judah had mentioned him tw…
