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Joseph gathered up all the money that was found in the land of Egypt, and in the land of Canaan, for the grain which they bought: and Joseph brought the money into Pharaoh`s house.
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A Model of Integrity
Commentators highlight Joseph's exceptional integrity. Tasked with managing the wealth of a nation, he faithfully brought every coin into Pharaoh's treasury, not his own. John Calvin notes that Joseph resisted the immense temptation to embezzle funds because his character was shaped by a true 'fear of God.' His honesty wasn't for show but was a private act of faithfulness to God and his king.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”
מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh…
16th Century
Protestant
And Joseph gathered up all the money. Moses first declares that the Egyptian king had acted well and wisely in committing the work of prov…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joseph gathered up all the money Not that he went about to collect it, or employed men to do it, but he gathered it, …
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