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Grief is Not a Sin
Commentators agree that Joseph's weeping was a righteous expression of love and "filial piety." They explain that grace does not eliminate natural affection but purifies and moderates it. Therefore, grieving the loss of a loved one is not a sign of weak faith but a proper, God-honoring response.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 50:1–26
18th Century
Theologian
- אטד 'āṭâd Atad, “the buck-thorn.”
- מצרים אבל 'ābêl - mı̂tsrayı̂m, Ab…
John Calvin
On Genesis 50:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Joseph fell upon his father’s face. In this chapter, what happened after the death of Jacob is briefly related. Moses, however, states…
John Gill
On Genesis 50:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph fell upon his father's face Laid his own face to the cold face and pale cheeks of his dead father, out of his …
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 50:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Though pious relatives and friends have lived to a good old age, and we are confident they have gone to glory, yet we may regret our own loss and p…