Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
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Gill's Exposition
Then Joseph being raised from sleep,.... That is, being awaked out of sleep, "that sleep", into which he either naturally fell, whilst he was meditating on the affair of Mary's being with child; or…
Barnes' Notes
Being raised from sleep - Having fully awoke. Did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him - That is, he took Mary to wife. Probably this was done immediately, since he was now convinced of her…
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