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Grateful Servitude
All the commentators agree that the Egyptians' response was one of profound gratitude, not resentment. They explicitly state, "You have saved our lives." They willingly offered to become Pharaoh's servants, viewing the arrangement as a great favor that preserved them and their families from starvation.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 47:1–31
18th Century
Theologian
רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”
מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 47:25
19th Century
Bishop
Thou hast saved our lives. —The people were more than satisfied with Joseph’s regulations; and if he had made them depend…
John Gill
On Genesis 47:25
17th Century
Pastor
And they said, you have saved our lives
Preserved them from death through famine, by laying up stores of corn, which…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 47:13–26
17th Century
Minister
With care taken for Jacob and his family���a mercy especially orchestrated by Providence through Joseph's advancement���the account now turns to ho…