CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:1. Pharaoh.] The name is derived from _Phra,_ meaning the _sun. Potiphar_ means _belonging to the sun._— GENESIS 39:2. THE LORD.] Jehovah. This, the covenant name of God, is here, for the first time, introduced into Joseph’s history.— GENESIS 39:6. AND HE KNEW NOT AUGHT... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:9. Sin against God.] Joseph uses the common name for God in addressing this Egyptian.— GENESIS 39:11. ABOUT THIS TIME.] Heb. _At this day._ The day on which the occurrence now related took place. _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 39:7_ THE TEMPTATION OF JOSE... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:14. An Hebrew.] “A _Hebrew_ is still the only national designation proper to Joseph. (Genesis 14:13.) Jacob’s descendants had not got beyond the family. The term Israelite was therefore not yet in use. The national name is designedly used as a term of reproach among the... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 39:22. Keeper of the prison.] An inferior officer who was charged with the actual discipline of the prison. _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 39:19_ JOSEPH IN PRISON I. An example of the mysterious ways of Providence. The outward sufferings of Joseph were grievo... [ Continue Reading ]