Chapter 50:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Revelation Exodus
Genesis 50
Concise Complete
The mourning for Jacob. (1-6) His funeral. (7-14)
Joseph's brethren crave his pardon, He comforts them. (15-21) Joseph's direction
concerning his bones, His death. (22-26)
Verses 1-6 Though
pious relatives and friends have lived to a good old age, and we are confident
they are gone to glory, yet we may regret our own loss, and pay respect to their
memory by lamenting them. Grace does not destroy, but it purifies, moderates,
and regulates natural affection. The departed soul is out of the reach of any
tokens of our affection; but it is proper to show respect to the body, of which
we look for a glorious and joyful resurrection, whatever may become of its
remains in this world. Thus Joseph showed his faith in God, and love to his
father. He ordered the body to be embalmed, or wrapped up with spices, to
preserve it. See how vile our bodies are, when the soul has forsaken them; they
will in a very little time become noisome, and offensive.
Verses 7-14
Jacob's body was attended, not only by his own family, but by the great men of
Egypt. Now that they were better acquainted with the Hebrews, they began to
respect them. Professors of religion should endeavour by wisdom and love to
remove the prejudices many have against them. Standers-by took notice of it as a
grievous mourning. The death of good men is a loss to any place, and ought to be
greatly lamented.
Verses 15-21
Various motives might cause the sons of Jacob to continue in Egypt,
notwithstanding the prophetic vision Abraham had of their bondage there. Judging
of Joseph from the general temper of human nature, they thought he would now
avenge himself on those who hated and injured him without cause. Not being able
to resist, or to flee away, they attempted to soften him by humbling themselves.
They pleaded with him as the servants of Jacob's God. Joseph was much affected
at seeing this complete fulfilment of his dreams. He directs them not to fear
him, but to fear God; to humble themselves before the Lord, and to seek the
Divine forgiveness. He assures them of his own kindness to them. See what an
excellent spirit Joseph was of, and learn of him to render good for evil. He
comforted them, and, to banish all their fears, he spake kindly to them. Broken
spirits must be bound up and encouraged. Those we love and forgive, we must not
only do well for, but speak kindly to.
Verses 22-26
Joseph having honoured his father, his days were long in the land, which, for
the present, God had given him. When he saw his death approaching, he comforted
his brethren with the assurance of their return to Canaan in due time. We must
comfort others with the same comforts with which we have been comforted of God,
and encourage them to rest on the promises which are our support. For a
confession of his own faith, and a confirmation of theirs, he charges them to
keep his remains unburied till that glorious day, when they should be settled in
the land of promise. Thus Joseph, by faith in the doctrine of the resurrection,
and the promise of Canaan, gave commandment concerning his bones. This would
keep up their expectation of a speedy departure from Egypt, and keep Canaan
continually in their minds. This would also attach Joseph's posterity to their
brethren. The death, as well as the life of this eminent saint, was truly
excellent; both furnish us with strong encouragement to persevere in the service
of God. How happy to set our early in the heavenly race, to continue stedfastly,
and to finish the course with joy! This Joseph did, this we also may do. Even
when the pains of death are upon us, if we have trusted in Him upon whom the
patriarchs, prophets, and apostles depended, we need not fear to say, "My flesh
and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for
ever."
Chapter 50:
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Revelation Exodus
Genesis
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