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Genesis 50:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 50:17

Verse 17 of 26

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So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

Genesis 50:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 50:17

Theological / Devotional

Joseph wept. Inasmuch as the brothers did not personally appear before Joseph, it would perhaps be better to translate, “Joseph wept at their address to him.” He was hurt that they should for a single moment have entertained such a misconception of his love.

By SdaBc