CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 44:5. Whereby indeed he divineth.] “The ancient Egyptians,
and still more the Persians, practised a mode of divination from
goblets. Small pieces of gold and silver, together with precious
stones marked with strange figures and signs, were thrown into the
vessel, after which... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 44:21. That I may set mine eyes upon him.] An expression
meaning the exercising of a tender care towards him. Thus (Jeremiah
29:12.) “Take him, and _look well to him,_ and do him no harm.”
Heb. “_Set thine eyes upon him_.”
_MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.— Genesis 44:16_... [ Continue Reading ]