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14261 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 5.38 (Matthew Henry)
We have here some particulars concerning Lamech, the seventh from Adam in the line of Cain. Observe,
14262 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 6.1 (Matthew Henry)
… -3:38 ), and is of great use to show that Christ was the “seed of the woman” that was promised. We have here an account, I. Concerning Adam, Genesis 5:1-5:5. II. Seth, Genesis …
14263 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 8.13 (Matthew Henry)
… :9, 38:9-38:11 ); and now he only removed those ancient land-marks, mounds, and fences, and the waters of the sea returned to cover the earth, as they had done at first …
14264 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 10.15 (Matthew Henry)
… , Job 38:10, 38:11. If the sea should flow but for a few days, as it does twice every day for a few hours, what desolation would it make! And how destructive would the …
14265 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 13.11 (Matthew Henry)
… , Psalms 38:13-38:15 .
14266 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 16.38 (Matthew Henry)
2. A recital of the particulars granted, such as is usual in the grants of lands. He specifies the boundaries of the land intended hereby to be granted, Genesis …
14268 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 25.18 (Matthew Henry)
… , 24:38. Thus he insinuates a pleasing hint, that, though Abraham had removed to a country at so great a distance, yet he still retained the remembrance of his relations …
14269 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 28.13 (Matthew Henry)
… 27:38 ) lifted up his voice and wept. Note, The day is coming when those that now make light of the blessings of the covenant, and sell their title to them for a thing …
14270 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 29.3 (Matthew Henry)
… 2:38-2:40. Those that are entitled to peculiar favours must be a peculiar people. If Jacob be an heir of promise, he must not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan …
14271 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 32.21 (Matthew Henry)
… 31:38-31:40. 1. He was very careful, so that, through his oversight or neglect, the ewes did not cast their young. His piety also procured a blessing upon his master’s …
14272 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.1 (Matthew Henry)
At this chapter begins the story of Joseph, who, in every subsequent chapter but one to the end of this book, makes the greatest figure. He was Jacob’s eldest …
14273 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.2 (Matthew Henry)
Moses has no more to say of the Edomites, unless as they happen to fall in Israel’s way; but now applies himself closely to the story of Jacob’s family: These …
14274 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.3 (Matthew Henry)
Here, I. Joseph relates the prophetical dreams he had, Genesis 37:6, 37:7, 37:9, 37:10. Though he was now very young (about seventeen years old), yet he was pious and devout …
14275 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.4 (Matthew Henry)
II. His brethren take it very ill, and are more and more enraged against him ( Genesis 37:8 ): Shalt thou indeed reign over us ? See here, 1. How truly they interpreted …
14276 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.5 (Matthew Henry)
III. His father gives him a gentle rebuke for it, yet observes the saying, Genesis 37:10, 37:11. Probably he checked him for it, to lessen the offence which his brethren …
14277 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.6 (Matthew Henry)
Here is, I. The kind visit which Joseph, in obedience to his father’s command, made to his brethren, who were feeding the flock at Shechem, many miles off. Some suggest …
14278 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.7 (Matthew Henry)
II. The bloody and malicious plot of his brethren against him, who rendered good for evil, and, for his love, were his adversaries. Observe, 1. How deliberate they …
14279 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.8 (Matthew Henry)
III. Reuben’s project to deliver him, Genesis 37:21, 37:22. Note, God can raise up friends for his people, even among their enemies; for he has all hearts in his hands …
14280 Matthew Henry’s Complete Bible Commentary, p. 38.9 (Matthew Henry)
We have here the execution of their plot against Joseph. 1. They stripped him, each striving to seize the envied coat of many colours, Genesis 37:23. Thus, in imagination …