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Genesis 44:3

Genesis 44:3
As soon as the morning was light, the men were sent away, they and their asses.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

As soon as the morning was light,.... When it was break of day, before the sun rose:

the men were sent away, they and their asses; the men being refreshed with food, and their asses having provender…

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 44:1-17

Joseph heaps further kindnesses upon his brethren, fills their sacks, returns their money, and sends them away full of gladness; but he also exercises them with further trials. Our God thus humbles…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Genesis 44:1-17

The Divining Cup

1. with food, as much as they can carry The "food" means corn; and by special favour the corn is not given them by price, but on a more generous scale; as much as they could…