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Also, don`t concern yourselves about your belongings, for the good of all of the land of Egypt is yours."

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A Generous Invitation

Pharaoh's command, "regard not your stuff," was a practical instruction. Commentators explain it meant Jacob's family shouldn't worry about the household goods and furniture they had to leave behind. The promise of "the good of all the land of Egypt" was so great that any material loss in the move would be insignificant, highlighting the immense favor and provision being offered.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 45:1–28

18th Century

Theologian

  1. גשׁן gôshen — Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders o…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 45:20

19th Century

Bishop

Regard not your stuff. —In Hebrew, and let not your eye have pity (Jonah 4:10) upon your vessels, th…

Charles Spurgeon

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…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 45:20

17th Century

Pastor

Also regard not your stuff
Or "your vessels" F7 , utensils, household goods; he would not have them to be concerned…

Matthew Henry

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…