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A Promise with a Purpose
Commentators explain that Jacob is not just reminiscing; he is strategically recalling God's specific promise of land and descendants. This recollection serves as the legal and spiritual foundation for his immediate next act: adopting Joseph's sons into the family of Israel. It shows that God's past faithfulness is the basis for present and future blessings.
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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 48:4
19th Century
Bishop
A multitude of people. —In Genesis 35:11 the words are a congregation (or church) of nations; here a congregation (sa…
John Gill
On Genesis 48:4
17th Century
Pastor
And said unto me, behold, I will make thee fruitful In a spiritual sense, in grace and good works; in a literal sense, in…
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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…