Genesis 45:5 Commentary - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
be not grieved, &c. Compare Act 3:17.nor angry, &c. Hebrew "let not anger kindle in your eyes". Figure of speech Prosopopoeia.
God did send. So, Gen 45:7; Gen 50:20. Psa 105:17. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4.
preserve life. i.e. to preserve you a posterity in the earth (Gen 45:7), and hence, to ensure the birth of the true Joseph, and all who have life eternal in Him.
Consult other comments:
Genesis 45:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Genesis 45:5 - The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Genesis 45:5 - Adam Clarke's Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Genesis 45:5 - Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Genesis 45:5 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Genesis 45:5 - Geneva Bible Notes
Genesis 45:5 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Genesis 45:5 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Genesis 45:5 - Biblical Illustrator Edited by Joseph S. Exell
Genesis 45:5 - Church Pulpit Commentary
Genesis 45:5 - English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Genesis 45:5 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Genesis 45:5 - The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 45:5 - Whedon's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

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