3And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
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And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.
And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,
For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
And when Joseph came home, they brought him the present which was in their hand into the house, and bowed themselves to him to the earth.
And when he putteth forth his own sheep, he goeth before them, and the sheep follow him: for they know his voice.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 1-4)Here, I. Jacob discovered Esau’s approach, Gen. 33:1. Some think that his lifting up his eyes denotes his cheerfulness and confidence, in opposition to a dejected countenance; having by prayer committed his case to God, he went on his way, and his countenance was no more sad , 1 Sam. 1:18. Note, Those that have cast their care upon God may look before them with satisfaction and composure of mind,…
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