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Undeniable Proof
Commentators explain that Joseph offered two powerful proofs of his identity. First, the brothers could see him with their own eyes. Second, and crucially, he was now speaking to them directly in their native Hebrew tongue, not through an Egyptian interpreter. As scholar John Gill notes, this sensory evidence was undeniable confirmation that he was truly their long-lost brother.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 45:1–28
18th Century
Theologian
- גשׁן gôshen — Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders o…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 45:12–22
19th Century
Preacher
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you. And ye shall tell my father of all…
John Gill
On Genesis 45:12
17th Century
Pastor
And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother
Benjamin
They were eyewitnesse…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 45:1–15
17th Century
Minister
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…