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Acknowledging God's Gifts
Joseph's statement, "They are my sons, whom God hath given me," is highlighted by commentators as a key spiritual principle. Both Joseph and Jacob acknowledge God as the source of their family's blessings. As Matthew Henry notes, "Comforts are doubly sweet to us when we see them coming from God's hand."
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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…
John Gill
On Genesis 48:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph said to his father, they [are] my sons, whom God has given me in this [place] In the land of Egypt; he account…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 48:8–22
17th Century
Minister
The two good men acknowledge God in their comforts. Joseph says, They are my sons whom God has given me. Jacob says, God hath showed m…