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The Fat of the Land
Commentators explain that Pharaoh's offer was not for just any land, but for the very best Egypt had. To "eat the fat of the land" meant receiving the choicest fruits, the finest wheat, and the most fertile pastures for their flocks. This was an extravagant and generous provision for Jacob's entire household.
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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 45:18
17th Century
Pastor
And take your father, and your households
Or families, for they were all married persons, and had children, and no d…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 45:16–24
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh was kind to Joseph, and to his relatives for Joseph's sake. Egypt would make up for the losses of their removal. Thus, those for whom Chris…