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A Heavenly Inheritance
Commentators explain that Jacob isn't just reminiscing; he is deliberately reminding Joseph of God's covenant. By recalling this divine promise, Jacob redirects his family's focus away from the temporary wealth and power of Egypt toward the eternal, spiritual inheritance of God's people.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 48:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
The right of primogeniture has been forfeited by Reuben. The double portion in the inheritance is now transferred to Joseph. He is the first-born o…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 48:3
19th Century
Bishop
God Almighty. —Hebrew, El Shaddai. The act recorded in this chapter is grounded by Jacob on the promise made to him at Be…
John Calvin
On Genesis 48:3
16th Century
Theologian
And Jacob said unto Joseph. The holy man's design was to withdraw his son from the wealth and honors of Egypt and to reunite him with the …
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John Gill
On Genesis 48:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob said to Joseph
Being come into his bedchamber, and sitting by him, or standing before him: God…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 48:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…