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They told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said to them. When he saw the wagons which Joseph had sent to carry him, the spirit of Jacob, their father, revived.

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When Words Aren't Enough

Commentators note that Jacob's spirit revived only after he had both verbal testimony (his sons' report) and physical proof (the wagons). The news was simply too good to believe based on words alone. This illustrates that God sometimes provides tangible, undeniable evidence to help us overcome our disbelief and fully embrace His incredible promises.

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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 Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Genesis 45:25–28

19th Century

Preacher

And they went up out of Egypt, and came into the land of Canaan unto Jacob their father, and told him, saying, Joseph is yet alive, and he is g…

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 45:27

17th Century

Pastor

And they told him all the words of Joseph, which he had said
to them

Not concerning…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 45:25–28

17th Century

Minister

To hear that Joseph is alive is too good news to be true; Jacob faints, for he does not believe it. We faint, because we do not believe. Eventually…