Send to the book of genesis chapter 48 to a loved one. Commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on. This chapter relates the ninth in the series of episodes comprising the hdlwt of jacob, as we outlined at the beginning of gen. The book of genesis tells the story of how everything began and why it happened. Instead, jacob focused josephs attention upon the two most important events of his life as an explanation for what he was about to do. The making up of the quarrel, by the prudence of abram genesis. Stigers, in his excellent commentary on genesis, entitles verses 26 foundations for oppression. Before joseph or jacob entered the land of egypt, there had been a large influx of asiatic semitic slaves into egypt. Joseph, hearing that his father was near death, took his two sons, ephraim and manasseh, and went to goshen, to visit him, genesis 48. Geneva study bible commentary on genesis chapter 48. Thus, granting to rachels two sons joseph and benjamin, 3 tribal territories in the land verse 16. Genesis 48, new international version niv the bible app.
Gods appearance to abram, to confirm the promise of the land of canaan to him, genesis. Study guide for genesis 48 by david guzik blue letter bible. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. Jacob then called together all of his sons for a deathbed blessing that was prophetic to each of them. It recovers a genesis with the continuity of theme and motif of a wholly conceived and fully realized book. Only 17 years earlier jacob had described his life in the most negative terms.
Alters translation honors the meanings and literary strategies of the ancient hebrew and conveys them in fluent english prose. God separates the earth from the waters, and makes it fruitful. This verse proves that a bed, not a staff, is intended in the preceding chapter. Bible commentary on the book of genesis, chapter 48, by dr. Yet there are two or three facts for consideration before passing to the next book. God saw that the light was good, and he separated the light from the darkness. And one told jacob, and said, behold, thy son joseph cometh unto thee. Genesis 48 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Genesis chapter 48 begins with israel moving towards his physical end. Now it came to pass after these things that joseph was told, indeed your father is sick. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old. This may explain why the new name, israel, was used throughout the rest of the chapter.
I will make you a community of peoples, and i will give this land as an everlasting possession to your descendants after you. And jacob said unto joseph, god almighty appeared unto me at luz. Genesis 48 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. His insightful, fully informed commentary illuminates the. Actually, this division into so many sequential events is somewhat arbitrary, as are all outlines of biblical books, and the list varies according to the grouping. Gives joseph an account of gods appearing to him at luz, and repeating the promise, genesis 48. The deathbeds of believers, with the prayers and counsels of dying persons, are suited to make serious impressions upon the young, the gay, and the prosperous. Genesis 48 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Mentions the death of rachel at ephrath, genesis 48. Jacob being sick, joseph comes and visits him, genesis 48. Beauty of soul a standing rebuke in the third chapter of isaiahs prophecy mention is made of the prevailing pride of the daughters of zion, with their tinkling. In genesis chapter 49 summary, and yes, were nearly done with the book of genesis, the blessings of jacob are poured. Jacob declares gods appearances and promises to him, genesis 48. Gives joseph an account of gods appearing to him at luz, and repeating the promise, 3,4. Genesis 48 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. From genesis 49 it seems that joseph was receiving the double inheritance rights cf. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 1850. Adopts ephraim and manasseh as his own sons, genesis 48.
The beginning in the beginning god created the heavens and the earth. This is the first mention of the goel in the bible, meaning a savior or. Thus jacobs dying words are recorded, because he then spoke by a spirit of prophecy. Genesis 48 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely. And god said, let there be light, and there was light. And it came to pass after these things, that one told joseph, behold, thy father is sick. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. We look at the literal truth of the book along with its important historical background, the scientific relevance of the creation story and gods plan to redeem all things. All the sons of jacob were given individual prophecy of what their offspring will deal with or have in the latter days. Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. A proper perspective of poverty and prosperity genesis.
The life of judah for example, josephs history was interrupted almost at the beginning by that of his brother judah chap. The book of genesis new international commentary on the. Let us begin at the first of the bible and go through it all, book by book from genesis to revelation and look at the setting, the message, and the relationship of each to the whole. David guzik commentary on genesis 48 describes ho jacob adopts josephs sons, ephraim and manasseh, as his own, and blesses them. You can find the best commentary on genesis for you using the tools on the right side. View genesis 48 in the note window oseph visits his dying father. His insightful, fully informed commentary illuminates the book in all its dimensions. Joseph interposes to remove his fathers hands, genesis 48. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the spirit of god was hovering over the waters. Joseph, hearing that his father was near death, took his two sons, ephraim and manasseh, and went to goshen, to visit him, 1.
Genesis 48 bible commentary john calvin christianity. Genesis 48 and it came to pass after these things, that one told joseph, behold, thy father is sick. Jacob strengthens himself to receive them, genesis 48. Category book of bereishit genesis join our mailing list. Gods gifts and graces shine forth much more in some than in others upon their death beds. Feb 03, 2018 commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of. In this chapter jacobs dying words are recorded, because he speaks by a spirit of prophecy. Genesis 48 commentary john gills exposition on the. And he took with him his two sons, manasseh and ephraim. Joseph, hearing that his father jacob was sick, paid him a visit, genesis 49. Lots departure from abram to the plain of sodom, genesis. He declares the preeminence of the younger, but the other also blessed, genesis 48.
In these last chapters there are many other references to earlier episodes in the book. Thus jacobs dying words are recorded, because he then spoke by. The years of my sojourning are one hundred and thirty. The book of genesis new international commentary on the old testament series 1850 hamilton, victor p.
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