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Credit Where Credit Is Due
Commentators highlight that Joseph's first message to his father is a declaration of faith: "God has made me lord of all Egypt." He doesn't credit his own wisdom or Pharaoh's favor, but immediately attributes his high position to God's sovereign hand. This serves as a powerful example for believers to give God the glory for worldly success and promotion.
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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 45:9
19th Century
Preacher
Hurry, and go up to my father, and say to him, Thus says your son Joseph, God has made me lord of all Egypt: come down to me, do not delay.
John Calvin
On Genesis 45:9
16th Century
Theologian
Thus says your son Joseph. In giving this command, he shows that he spoke of his power to inspire his father with stronger confidence. We …
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John Gill
On Genesis 45:9
17th Century
Pastor
Haste you, and go up to my father
In Canaan, which lay higher than Egypt; being desirous he should know as soon as p…
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…