Genesis 45:9. Haste you, and go to my father He desires that his father might speedily be made glad with the tidings of his life and honour. He knew it would be a refreshing oil to his hoary head, and a sovereign cordial to his spirits. He desires them to give themselves, and take with them to their father, all possible satisfaction of these surprising tidings. read more
Genesis 45:10. Thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen A part of Egypt bordering upon Canaan, well watered and fit for cattle, and therefore most proper for the Israelites, not only for present use, and to keep them at some distance from the inward parts of Egypt and from the court; but also that they might have Canaan always in their eye and mind, and, in God’s time, might, with least disadvantage march thither. read more
Genesis 45:12-13 . Your eyes see that it is my mouth If they could recollect themselves, they might remember something of his features and speech, and be satisfied: or rather he means, You see, I speak to you not by an interpreter, as hitherto I have done, but immediately, and in the Hebrew language. Ye shall tell my father of all my glory He enjoins this not out of pride and ostentation, but from love to his aged father, knowing what pleasure it would give him. And ye shall haste, and... read more
Joseph and his brothers (42:1-45:28)When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy grain, Joseph recognized them but they did not recognize him (42:1-8). Rather than make himself known to them immediately, Joseph decided to test them to see if they had experienced any change of heart over the years. Joseph was not looking for revenge. His apparently harsh treatment of them, mixed with kindness, was designed to stir their consciences. They realized they were being punished for their unjust... read more
wept aloud. Hebrew gave [forth] his voice in weeping, showing the intensity of feeling. See note on Genesis 42:24 . read more
I am Joseph. So the true Joseph will one day reveal Himself, and His brethren will then be troubled indeed. Revelation 1:7 . Matthew 24:30 . Zechariah 12:9-14 . doth, &c. Figure of speech Erotesis ( App-6 ). For he had just been informed of the fact (Genesis 43:28 ). read more
whom ye sold. Words adopted by Stephen (Acts 7:9 ). read more
be not grieved, &c. Compare Acts 3:17 . nor angry, &c. Hebrew "let not anger kindle in your eyes". Figure of speech Prosopopoeia. God did send. So, Genesis 45:7 ; Genesis 50:20 . Psalms 105:17 . Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . preserve life. i.e. to preserve you a posterity in the earth (Genesis 45:7 ), and hence, to ensure the birth of the true Joseph, and all who have life eternal in Him. read more
earing = ploughing (Anglo-Saxon). read more
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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 45:8
Genesis 45:8. It was not you that sent me hither, but God That I came to this place and pitch of honour and power is not to be imputed to your design, which was of another nature, but to God’s overruling providence, which ordered the circumstances of your action, so as that I should be brought to this place and state; compare Genesis 50:20. He hath made me a father to Pharaoh His principal counsellor of state, to guide his affairs with a fatherly care, and to have the authority, respect,... read more