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Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:35

Genesis 41:35. Let them— That is, the overseers gather all the food; that is, all the fifth part appropriated to the king, of the following good years, and lay up corn under the hand of Pharaoh; that is, in granaries appointed for that purpose in every city, and to be under the immediate power and direction of the king. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:37

Genesis 41:37. The thing was good, &c.— Though a young man, and a stranger, Joseph had already rendered himself conspicuous by his explication of the dreams of the officers of Pharaoh in prison; and now, not only his exposition of the figures which Pharaoh saw in his dream, was so natural, that it was apt to beget belief; but his advice was so judicious and sensible, that there is no wonder Pharaoh, as well as his servants, was disposed to receive it: besides, ought we not to believe, that... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:38

Genesis 41:38. In whom the Spirit of God is— The original is, the Spirit of the Aleim. I cannot conceive any foundation for Le Clerc's interpretation, who would have us believe that Pharaoh speaks the language of an idolater, ascribing Joseph's wisdom to magic, or a familiarity with his idol gods; for, granting (which cannot be absolutely proved) that Pharaoh and his people worshipped a plurality of gods, yet we cannot doubt that they acknowledged one Superior Deity; and therefore it seems... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:40

Genesis 41:40. Shalt be over my house— Be the chief minister of my court, Psalms 105:21. He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance. And according to thy word, conformably to thy orders, shall all my people be ruled. The Hebrew is, according to thy word shall my people kiss; that is; they shall pay thee that submission and obedience of which the kiss was a token. See Psalms 2:12. 1Ki 19:18. 1Sa 10:1 and in this sense it is taken by the LXX, the Samaritan, the Vulgate, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:33

33. Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man—The explanation given, when the key to the dreams was supplied, appears to have been satisfactory to the king and his courtiers; and we may suppose that much and anxious conversation arose, in the course of which Joseph might have been asked whether he had anything further to say. No doubt the providence of God provided the opportunity of his suggesting what was necessary. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:34

34. and let him appoint officers over the land—overseers, equivalent to the beys of modern Egypt. take up the fifth part of the land—that is, of the land's produce, to be purchased and stored by the government, instead of being sold to foreign corn merchants. :-. JOSEPH MADE RULER OF EGYPT. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:38

38. Pharaoh said unto his servants—The kings of ancient Egypt were assisted in the management of state affairs by the advice of the most distinguished members of the priestly order; and, accordingly, before admitting Joseph to the new and extraordinary office that was to be created, those ministers were consulted as to the expediency and propriety of the appointment. a man in whom the Spirit of God is—An acknowledgment of the being and power of the true God, though faint and feeble, continued... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:40

40. Thou shalt be over my house—This sudden change in the condition of a man who had just been taken out of prison could take place nowhere, except in Egypt. In ancient as well as modern times, slaves have often risen to be its rulers. But the special providence of God had determined to make Joseph governor of Egypt; and the way was paved for it by the deep and universal conviction produced in the minds both of the king and his councillors, that a divine spirit animated his mind and had given... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:41

41. Pharaoh said, . . . See, I have set thee over all the land—These words were preliminary to investiture with the insignia of office, which were these: the signet-ring, used for signing public documents, and its impression was more valid than the sign-manual of the king; the khelaat or dress of honor, a coat of finely wrought linen, or rather cotton, worn only by the highest personages; the gold necklace, a badge of rank, the plain or ornamental form of it indicating the degree of rank and... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 41:25-36

Joseph also presented God as sovereign over Pharaoh (Genesis 41:25; Genesis 41:28). The Egyptians regarded Pharaoh as a divine manifestation in human form. By accepting Joseph’s interpretation of his dreams Pharaoh chose to place himself under Joseph’s God. God rewarded this humility by preserving the land of Egypt in the coming famine.". . . the writer has gone out of his way to present the whole narrative in a series of pairs, all fitting within the notion of the emphasis given by means of... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:35

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:37

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:38

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 41:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:33

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:34

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:38

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:40

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Genesis 41:41

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Genesis 41:25-36

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