Genesis 42:2 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. ”

Genesis 42:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

- Joseph and Ten of His Brethren 1. שׁבר sheber , “fragment, crumb, hence, grain.” בר bar “pure,” “winnowed,” hence, “corn” (grain). 6. שׁליט shallı̂yṭ , “ruler, governor, hence,” S...
Genesis 42:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 42. Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt to Buy Corn, and unwittingly Encounter Joseph. The greater part is taken from E, but Genesis 42:2 ; Genesis 42:4 b , Genesis 42:5 ; Genesis 42:7 ;...
Genesis 42:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die.
Genesis 42:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Genesis 42:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The First Visit of Joseph's Brethren to Egypt 1. When Jacob saw] The caravans which travelled from Egypt to Syria would bring the news to Hebron.
Genesis 42:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

VISITS OF JOSEPH'S BRETHREN Genesis 42:1-38 ; Genesis 43:1-34 ; Genesis 44:1-34 "Fear not: for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good...
Genesis 42:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Joseph Sees His Ten Brothers Genesis 42:1-17 The true interpretation of Joseph's treatment of his brethren is to be found in the supposition that he repeated toward them, as nearly as possible,...
Genesis 42:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

According to the foretelling of Joseph in interpreting Pharaoh's dreams, the famine came; but through Joseph's executive ability Egypt was provided with corn sufficient not only for its own needs, bu...
Genesis 42:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

It is worthy remark, that Canaan, the land of promise, became a land of famine to Abraham- Genesis 12:10 . to Isaac, Genesis 26:1 , - and here to Jacob. My brother, none but the heavenly Canaan is e...
Genesis 42:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

And he said, behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt ,.... This explains what is meant by the phrase he saw, one sense being put for another: get ye down thither ; as fast as you can with...
Genesis 42:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

And he said, Behold, I have heard that there is corn in Egypt: get you down thither, and buy for us from thence; that we may live, and not die. Ver. 2. Get you down thither, ] Here the divine decr...
Genesis 42:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

When Jacob saw That is, heard, as the word is used, Exodus 20:18 ; or saw the corn which his neighbours had bought there and brought home. Why look ye one upon another? As careless and helpless...
Genesis 42:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

JACOB SENDS HIS SONS TO EGYPT The famine reaches to Jacob's land. God makes him and his sons to feel the distress of famine until they hear that Egypt has an abundance of food that is available fo...
Genesis 42:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Jacob Sends to Egypt to Buy Corn. B. C. 1706. 1 Now when Jacob saw that there was corn i...
Genesis 42:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I have heard: this word explains the word saw, Genesis 42:1 . Get you down; for Egypt was lower than Canaan; whence, on the contrary, they are said to go up to Canaan, Genesis 45:9 . T...
Genesis 42:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The First Visit of the Brothers to Egypt to Buy Corn ( Genesis 42:1-38 ). Genesis 42:1-4 ‘Now Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt, and Jacob said to his sons, “Why do you look one on anothe...
Genesis 42:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 42:1-2 THE FAMINE IN THE HOUSE OF JACOB I. Considered in its bearing upon the Divine purposes concerning the chosen people. It had been long ago pre...
Genesis 42:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 42:4 . Benjamin. Jacob wished to reserve him to be heir of the blessing instead of Joseph, who he thought was dead. Hence he let the ten go, for it is highly probable that the Egyptians wo...
Genesis 42:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt. The famine in the house of Jacob I. CONSIDERED IN ITS REARING UPON THE DIVINE PURPOSES CONCERNING THE CHOSEN PEOPLE. II. CONSIDERED IN ITS EF...
Genesis 42:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Genesis 42:1 Now when Jacob saw —literally, and Jacob saw, i.e. perceived by the preparations of others for buying corn in Egypt (Lange), but more probably learnt by the repor...
Genesis 42:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Arrival in Egypt
Genesis 42:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

get you. Genesis 43:2 Genesis 43:4 Genesis 45:9 that we. Genesis 43:8 Psalms 118:17 Isaiah 38:1 Matthew 4:4
Genesis 42:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Joseph and His Brethren Genesis 42:1-26 INTRODUCTORY WORDS As we enter the Genesis 42:1-38 of Genesis we find Jacob and Joseph's brethren under the throes of the famine. As we see it from th...
Genesis 42:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Get you down thither — Masters of families must not only pray for daily bread for their families, but must with care and industry provide it.

Genesis 42:2 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Genesis 42:2 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Genesis 42:2 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 42:2 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Genesis 42:2 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Genesis 42:2 - The Biblical Illustrator

Genesis 42:2 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Genesis 42:2 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Genesis 42:2 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Genesis 42:2 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes