John Calvin Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:16

John Calvin Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:16 - 41:16

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John Calvin Complete Commentary - Genesis 41:16 - 41:16

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41:1 - 41:1
41:8 - 41:8
41:9 - 41:9
41:14 - 41:14
41:15 - 41:15
41:16 - 41:16
41:17 - 41:17
41:32 - 41:32
41:33 - 41:33
41:35 - 41:35
41:38 - 41:38
41:40 - 41:40
41:46 - 41:46
41:50 - 41:50
41:53 - 41:53
41:55 - 41:55

16.God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace. Joseph added this from the kindly feeling of his heart; for he did not yet comprehend what the nature of the oracle would be. Therefore he could not, in his character as a prophet, promise a successful and desirable issue; but, as it was his duty sincerely to deliver what he received from the Lord, however sad and severe it might prove; so, on the other hand, this liberty presented no obstacle to his wishing a joyful issue to the king. Therefore, what is here said to the king concerning peace, is a prayer rather than a prophecy.