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Jacob said to Joseph, "God Almighty appeared to me at Luz in the land of Canaan, and blessed me,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
God Almighty. —Hebrew, El Shaddai. The act recorded in this chapter is grounded by Jacob on the promise made to him at Be…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jacob said to Joseph Being come into his bedchamber, and sitting by him, or standing before him: God…
The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the carefree, an…
