Pharaoh spoke to Joseph, saying, "Your father and your brothers have come to you.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

רעמסס ra‘mesês — Ra‘meses “son of the sun.”

מטה mı̂ṭṭāh — “bed.” מטה maṭṭeh

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph. It is to be attributed to the favor of God that Pharaoh was not offended when they desired that a separate …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Pharaoh spoke to Joseph
Who was present at the conversation that passed between him and his brethren:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Though Joseph was a great man, especially in Egypt, he still acknowledged his brothers. Let the rich and great in the world not overlook or despise…

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