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Genesis 44:19

Genesis 44:19
My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

My lord asked his servants,.... The first time they came down to Egypt to buy corn; he puts him in mind of what passed between them at that time:

saying, have ye a father or a brother? which…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 44:1-34

- The Ten Brothers Were Tested Joseph has had the satisfaction of seeing his brother Benjamin safe and well. He has heard his brothers acknowledging their guilt concerning himself. He resolves to put…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 44:18-34

We have here a most ingenious and pathetic speech which Judah made to Joseph on Benjamin's behalf, to obtain his discharge from the sentence passed upon him. Perhaps Judah was a better friend to…

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