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Provision in a Foreign Land
Commentators note that Israel's 'possessions' in Goshen were not permanent ownership like the Promised Land. John Calvin clarifies they possessed it 'by favor' of Pharaoh, living comfortably as protected tenants. This highlights God's ability to provide for His people and give them security even when they are foreigners in a land that is not their own.
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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…
John Calvin
On Genesis 47:27
16th Century
Theologian
And Israel dwelt in the land. Moses does not mean that Jacob and his sons were owners of the land Pharaoh had granted them as a dwelling-p…
John Gill
On Genesis 47:27
17th Century
Pastor
And Israel dwelt in the land of Egypt, in the country of
Goshen
The historian returns…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 47:27–31
17th Century
Minister
At last the time drew near that Israel must die. Israel, a prince with God, had power over the Angel and prevailed, yet must die. Joseph supplied h…