Genesis 45

Genesis 45:1

COuld not refrain] Could not forbeare any longer, to make himselfe known to his brethren, which could not be done without a great deale of tendernesse, and discovering of his brethrens error. Wherefore he commandeth the people to goe out, as well to maintaine the majesty of his degree, as also to preserve 〈…〉s brethrens honour.

Genesis 45:5

God did send me] God hath guided all these occurrences, suffering your evill will to be 〈…〉cted, yet directing them to a comfortable end, both for you and me. So that you ought no more to grieve for the offence done to me, seeing it is fallen out to bee for a greater good. Joseph leaveth them neverthelesse to thinke upon the sin committed towards God, whose secret councell doth not justify man, who did not know it nor follow it in sinning.

Genesis 45:6

Earing] For the people knowing the prediction of seven yeares barrennesse, would not lose their seed, which was needfull for their nourishment and food.

Genesis 45:7

To preserve you] To cause the small number which is of you to escape the scourge of famine, so to increase to bee that great nation promised by God.

Genesis 45:8

A father] As well by my authority, advice, and guiding of all his businesse, as also in regard of the great honour, and respect he beares unto me.

Genesis 45:15

Talked with him] They were encouraged to talke familiarly with him, being freed from that fear which before stopped their mouthes.

Genesis 45:20

Regard not] The Hebrew hath it, Let not your eye spare your houshold-stuffe: That is to say, let it not be grievous unto you, to remove with some dammage and discommoditie, for here you shall bee largely recompenced: Or leave nothing behind you, bring all, for I will give you an excellent countrey, for a constant habitation.

Genesis 45:24

See that ye] Doe not fall out, blaming one another for the injury that was done unto me. For they were not all equally guilty. Gen. 37. 21. 26.

Genesis 45:26

Fainted] At the mentioning of Joseph his griefe renewed, whereby he fell into a swoun.

Genesis 45:28

It is enough] My desires are now accomplished, I care for no more: so he cuts off all his sonnes long discourses, and breaks off all the delayes of his voyages.