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The Full Brother's Embrace
Commentators explain that Joseph embraced Benjamin first because he was his only full brother, sharing both a father and a mother. John Gill notes the weeping was reciprocal, signifying a mutual joy and relief. This specific, heartfelt reunion underscores the special bond that had endured decades of separation.
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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 45:14
17th Century
Pastor
And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck and wept
On his neck first, because he was his own brother by father an…
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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…