C" Joseph set out a new test for the brothers to prove they were honest ( Genesis 42:18-20). Only those who know me best realize what a sweet and innocent child I was. A" Joseph understood and wept ( Genesis 42:23-24)." In measured and dignified language it introduces the story of Israel's origin and settlement upon the land of Canaan (Gen.--Josh.) Leviticus 25:43 You shall not rule over him with rigor; but shall fear your God.. Nehemiah 5:9,15 Also I said, It is not good that you do…. Figure of speech Heterosis (of Mood). A feeling of awe at the thought of an invisible witness, who judges and will requite. Finding the new version too difficult to understand? “For I fear God.” The text begins with a word that connects it with something else; that supposes a reason for the assertion it makes. BibliographyTrapp, John. 18. have I been a good husband? Because He is present to every agreement that is made, to every promise that is spoken, to every purpose that is secretly devised, to every action, however silently done. Then Joseph said to them the third day, “Do this and live, for I fear God: If you are honest men, let one of your brothers be confined to your prison house; but you, go and carry grain for the famine of your houses. Note; (1.) "Commentary on Genesis 42:18". The bare bough points. He knows all my opinions. (N. Genesis 20:11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not …. B" The brothers confessed their guilt concerning their brother, and Reuben accused them of their fault ( Genesis 42:21-22). Joseph The Dreamer. OUT NOW Feed Me! https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/bul/genesis-42.html. (C. Kingsley, M. The wear and losses of encroaching years are nothing. 16Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. Because He is holy, and “the righteous Lord hateth iniquity.” Because He is mighty, and who can stand before His displeasure? The sins of my childhood are known to Him. "Commentary on Genesis 42:18". And if you think that I speak too strongly on this point, recollect that I do no more than St. Paul does, when he sums up the most lofty and mystical of all his Epistles, the Epistle to the Ephesians, by simple commands to husbands and wives, parents and children, masters and servants, as if he should say: You wish to be holy? I shall do nothing contrary to justice or good faith, as I know I have a superior in heaven, to whom I must give an account. When we beat ordinary spices, we care not for every dust, but let some fly out, and fall on the ground; but if Bezoar stone, or some such precious stuff, every little is looked to. While his name and fate were yet upon the public tongue, in a great assembly of the people--when in the vast theatre of Corinth, open to the sky, the solemn, John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible, Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible, Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. Thus they realise that the possibility of their execution had been very close. For I fear God.] "The 1599 Geneva Study Bible". Now Joseph said to them on the third day, "Do this and live, for I fear God: To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, (1) They fear the powers of the visible world, as if they were ready to betray or smite their delinquencies; as if their sounds might publish something concerning them, or their “arrows upon the string” had an aim towards them. But when his brothers have endured the trial, and he finds that Benjamin is safe, he has nothing left but forgiveness. Copyright StatementThe New John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible Modernised and adapted for the computer by Larry Pierce of Online Bible. 17And he put them all together into ward three days. And this is as true of those who are holy, as of those whose sinfulness exposes them to His indignation. Genesis 42:18. 1832. He treats them roughly and calls them spies, Genesis 42:7-10. The story may be true, for doubtless such things have been. Now, if such a fear of God occupy our souls, then it will be impossible not to speak reverentially respecting Him. Genesis 42:18-26 New International Version (NIV). And how appropriate to the condition of an immortal being is the state of mind, which is described in the saying, “I fear God.” “I fear God.” I know He is here. One summer camp was held in what was reputed to be a condemned orphanage (and I still believe it was). “Now, therefore, be not grieved nor angry with yourselves that ye sold me hither,” he says; “for God,” &c. Is not that Divine? This might have raised some suspicion concerning Joseph, but that they knew there were divers among the heathens who did own the true God, though they worshipped idols with him. 15Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither. (Gen 42:18-20) Joseph gives the terms for their release from prison. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Genesis 42:18. 1874-1909. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/tcc/genesis-42.html. It was two nights and one day and two part days, regularly called ‘three days’ (Genesis 42:17) and even at times ‘three days and three nights’. And if you despise the laws of God, they will surely avenge themselves on you. But Joseph knew them, though unknown; and as he had hitherto, no doubt, been kept by Divine direction from sending to inform them of his estate, he will, by concealing it still, make the accomplishment of his dreams more remarkable. The several topics hitherto mentioned touch upon what is outside of us. Genesis 42:18 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Genesis 42:18, NIV: "On the third day, Joseph said to them, 'Do this and you will live, for I fear God:" Genesis 42:18, ESV: "On the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this and you will live, for I fear God:" Genesis 42:18, KJV: "And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:" The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–3–The Story Of Joseph. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 42:18. The hostilities of nature the utmost rage of the air and sea, are nothing to this. Brethren--let the fear of God dwell at all times in your’ hearts; for “to that man,” said Jehovah, “will I look, who is humble, and of a contrite heart, and who trembleth at My word.” (J. God. BibliographyPett, Peter. I cannot go from His presence, nor flee from Him. Examine yourselves--ask yourselves, each of you, Have I been a good brother? The first impression which the human mind receives from the conviction of an over-ruling Power, is that of fear. It is a moral impression. “For the famine of your houses.” There were not just the ten but their households to feed, and this would involve much corn. NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women. A way of saying that they began to make preparation for departure. KING JAMES VERSION (KJV) TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT. He forgives them utterly, and welcomes them with an agony of happy tears. And this reverential regard for Him does not abate, even when the soul becomes perfect in glory. 18. The transgressions of maturer years are not hidden from His eyes. 1857. Foot, D. D.). The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–3–The Story Of Joseph. It is as if he had said, You may assure yourselves I will do you no wrong; I dare not, for I … They are written in His book. If not, all professions of religion will avail me nothing. I fear God - ירא אני האלהים את eth haelohim ani yare, literally translated the passage runs thus, I also fear the gods; but the emphatic ה ha is probably added by Joseph, both here and in his conversation with Pharaoh, the more particularly to point out the eminence and perfection of the Supreme Being as contradistinguished from the gods of Egypt. Let each stand in awe of what is within him; of the judgments that are pronounced beyond mortal hearing, and executed through the habits, the fancies, the passions, the memories, of the mind itself. "The Adam Clarke Commentary". Joseph Benson's Commentary. The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–3–The Story Of Joseph. He will even put out of their minds the very memory of their baseness. (2.) Because He requires the duty by which we feel ourselves bound. I fear God — By this remark Joseph designedly shows them that he is a religious man, and will not do them wrong. Genesis 42:18-25 New International Version (NIV). "Commentary on Genesis 42:18". Joseph is now forgotten with his dreams; and if alive, never could they expect to find him there. 1801-1803. The Biblical Illustrator. Genesis 42:18 • Genesis 42:18 NIV • Genesis 42:18 NLT • Genesis 42:18 ESV • Genesis 42:18 NASB • Genesis 42:18 KJV • Genesis 42:18 Commentaries • Genesis 42:18 Bible Apps • Genesis 42:18 Biblia Paralela • Genesis 42:18 Chinese Bible • Genesis 42:18 French Bible • Genesis 42:18 German Bible Interlinear Bible Bible Hub Genesis 42:1-38.JOURNEY INTO EGYPT. 18 On the third day, Joseph said to them, “Do this and you will live, for I fear God: 19 If you are honest men, let one of your brothers stay here in prison, while the rest of you go and take grain back for your starving households. The news was not as bad as they had feared. I was placed in a small room with a friend from my church, a very quiet and obedient fellow. "Commentary on Genesis 42:18". CHAPTER 42. 1685. The subterfuges, which a perverted heart, or a soul full of prejudice, cast over its own doings, do not conceal it from the Most High. 15 Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither. Considering the strength of his unsubdued propensities to evil, will he not be apprehensive that he may incur the displeasure of a Holy God? https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/geb/genesis-42.html. And Ioseph said vnto them the third day, This doe, and liue: for I feare God.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanNow Joseph said to them on the third day, "Do this and live, for I fear God:- New American Standard Version (1995)And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live: for I fear God:- American Standard Version (1901)And on the third day Joseph said to them, Do this, if you would keep your lives: for I am a god-fearing man:- Basic English BibleAnd Joseph said to them the third day, This do, that ye may live: I fear God.- Darby BibleAnd Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: - Webster's BibleJoseph said to them the third day, "Do this, and live, for I fear God.- World English BibleAnd Joseph saith unto them on the third day, `This do and live; God I fear!- Youngs Literal Bible And Joseph said unto them the third day. L.Frothingham. 20 But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die.” He knows all our feelings. Their detection followed, and their just death was added as the terrible conclusion of the sacred song, and fulfilment of its prophecy. Hebrew "this do and ye shall live". NIV Once-A-Day Bible. NIV Once-A-Day Bible. Obstinate diseases call for strong medicine. Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". It is as if he had said, You may assure yourselves I will do you no wrong; I dare not, for I know that, as high as I am, there is one higher than I. They have been immediately connected with natural objects, or distressful incidents, or waning powers. Then fulfil these plain family duties, for they, too are sacred and divine, and he who despises them, despises the ordinances of God. D Joseph put them in prison ( Genesis 42:17). For I fear God— As much as to say, I am influenced by a religious principle, though you might not expect it, in my place and station; and, as so influenced, cannot be guilty either of injustice or cruelty; on which account I will treat you with as much lenity as the suspicions I have urged will admit, detaining only one of you, and suffering the rest to carry corn for your house, and to verify your own account of yourselves. He appears unmoved, and puts them all in prison for three days, Genesis 42:14-17. They defend themselves and give an account of their family, Genesis 42:11-13. 21And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us. The fear of God. This might have given them an him who he was: but there being among the Gentiles, in all nations, some few that feared God, they took no further notice of it than this, that they might expect just and equitable dealings by him; since, though he was in such an high place, he knew and owned there was one higher than he, to whom he was accountable. Genesis 42:18 Parallel. John Trapp Complete Commentary. Agitated feelings lie concealed under these words.”. "Scofield Reference Notes (1917 Edition)". 2. The rustling leaf has a warning. His rough address, and his imprecation, terrify them, but his deeds still more. Now when Jacob saw that there was corn in Egypt--learned from common rumor.It is evident from Jacob's language that his own and his sons' families had suffered greatly from the scarcity; and through the increasing severity of the scourge, those men, who had formerly shown both activity and spirit, were sinking into despondency. 20 But you must bring your youngest brother to me, so that your words may be verified and that you may not die.” A cry escapedfrom the assassins, who were present at the spectacle. 1905. Genesis 42:18. BibliographyEllicott, Charles John. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/pet/genesis-42.html. have I been a good son? The first impression which the human mind receives from the conviction of an over-ruling Power, is that of fear. Harsh providences are often attended with blessed effects. BibliographyCoke, Thomas. Genesis 42:18-38 New International Version (NIV). "George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary". https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/whe/genesis-42.html. NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Women. On the third day they are brought out of the prison and led before the great Egyptian official. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 42:18. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/jtc/genesis-42.html. ‘And the third day Joseph said to them, “Do this, and live, for I fear God. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/gsb/genesis-42.html. So God, "after two days, will receive his; in the third day he will raise them up, and they shall live in his sight." “I will forewarn you,” said He to His disciples, “whom ye shall fear--fear Him who has power to destroy both soul and body in hell; yea, I say unto you, fear Him.” In view of such a Judge, who will not fear? Genesis The Old Testament opens very impressively. Joseph The Dreamer: Devotions From Time Of Grace. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/acc/genesis-42.html. And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: Go down there and buy some for us, so that we may live and not die.” (3 Then ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to buy grain from Egypt. 1865-1868. 18 On the third day, Joseph said to them, “Do this and you will live, for I fear God: u “Your prison house.” Hinting that it might now have been their permanent abode until their execution. BibliographyExell, Joseph S. "Commentary on "Genesis 42:18". The rustling leaf has a warning. BibliographyHaydock, George Leo. NIV Once-A-Day Bible for Leaders. 1999. Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 42:18. The individual consciousness of every one dwells in the midst of them, and impresses them with a character of its own. "Whedon's Commentary on the Bible". And they did so. Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Genesis 42:18. “And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:” There are various ways in which these effects are produced upon the children of disobedience. Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible. 16 Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies. Because, if through that subduing veneration, that salutary dread, we hold fast our integrity and depart from evil, we are encouraged by His assurances, we are encompassed by His defence. "Scofield Reference Notes on Genesis 42:18". A. Is not that the Spirit of God and of Christ? No other trait is more prominent in the character of devout men, than the fear of God. 1. https:https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/mpc/genesis-42.html. Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible. Do these memories condemn the past, that cannot be restored to be tried again and live better? 1. The Essential 100® Bible Challenge–3–The Story Of Joseph. What greater preservative from wrong can there be in youth, than the constant presence of a parent, whose feelings we regard, whose opinions we respect, and whose judgment we reverence. BibliographyGill, John. [Hosea 6:2] "The rod of the wicked shall not rest on the lot of the righteous, lest they put forth their hands to folly"; [Psalms 125:3] lest their "spirits fail" before him. The stormy wind or the voice of the waters may have a word to fulfil for their condemnation. New York. When John had a view of the heavenly world, he heard them “sing the song of Moses, the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, ‘Great and marvellous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of saints.

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