Genesis 43:26-34 And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house… 1. Natural affection may speed to vent itself, after gracious benediction. 2. Natural bowels may burn in gracious souls to their relations. 3. Gracious wisdom teacheth to seek time, place, and measure of expressing affection to relations. 4. Secret venting of affections is best at some opportunities (ver. 30). (G. Hughes, B. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth. |
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