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Honor in an Egyptian Context
Commentators explain that embalming Jacob was a practical necessity for the long journey to Canaan and a way for Joseph to honor his father according to Egyptian customs. As a high-ranking official, Joseph used his "servants the physicians" to perform this advanced and costly procedure, reflecting both his deep love and his significant status.
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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 50:2
19th Century
Bishop
The physicians embalmed Israel. — The command first given by Jacob to Joseph (Genesis 47:29–30), and then ear…
John Calvin
On Genesis 50:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Joseph commanded his servants. Although previously more labor was spent on funerals, even without superstition, than has been deemed r…
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John Gill
On Genesis 50:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph commanded his servants, the physicians, to embalm
his father
Which he did, n…
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…