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Genesis 43:20

Genesis 43:20
And said, O sir, we came indeed down at the first time to buy food:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And it came to pass when we came to the inn,.... Upon the road, on the first day's journey, to refresh themselves and their cattle:

that we opened our sacks; to give provender to our cattle; by…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 43:1-34

- Joseph and His Eleven Brethren 11. דבשׁ debash, “honey,” from the bee, or sirup from the juice of the grape. בטנים bôṭen, “pistachio nuts.” שׁקד shâqêd, “almond tree;” related: “awake.” The tree…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

O sir, we came indeed - to buy food - There is a frankness now in the conduct of Joseph's brethren that did not exist before; they simply and honestly relate the whole circumstance of the money being…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 43:15-25

Jacob's sons, having got leave to take Benjamin with them, were observant of the orders their father had given them, and went down the second time into Egypt to buy corn. If we should ever know what a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Oh my lord Cf. Gen 44:18. The expression introduces an appeal. The word for "my lord" (adoni) is rendered by LXX κύριε, and by the Lat. domine. See Num 12:11; Jdg 6:13; 1Sa 1:26; 1Ki 3:17; 1Ki 3:26.

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