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Genesis 45:24

Genesis 45:24
So he sent his brethren away, and they departed: and he said unto them, See that ye fall not out by the way.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So he sent his brethren away, and they departed,.... From Egypt to Canaan with the wagons, asses, and rich presents:

and he said unto them, see that ye fall not out by the way; the Targum of…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 45:1-28

- Joseph Made Himself Known to His Brethren 10. גשׁן gôshen, Goshen, Gesem (Arabias related perhaps to גשׁם geshem “rain, shower”), a region on the borders of Egypt and Arabia, near the gulf of Suez.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

See that ye fall not out by the way - This prudent caution was given by Joseph, to prevent his brethren from accusing each other for having sold him; and to prevent them from envying Benjamin, for the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 45:16-24

Here is, 1. The kindness of Pharaoh to Joseph, and to his relations for his sake: he bade his brethren welcome (Gen 45:16), though it was a time of scarcity, and they were likely to be a charge to…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

See that ye fall not out The precise meaning of Joseph's parting words has sometimes been misunderstood. The Heb. word which he uses is not common. It occurs in Psa 4:4, "Stand in awe" (R.V. marg. be…