Complete English and Urdu Bible commentary providing verse-by-verse explanation of the Holy Bible with clear understanding of Genesis creation, Adam and Eve, Garden of Eden, and key biblical teachings. This study guide offers spiritual insights, moral lessons, and easy explanations for readers, students, and believers to understand the Word of God deeply.
English Explanation 1. The sons of Reuben The verse first mentions Reuben, Jacob’s firstborn son. Reuben had four sons: Hanoch Phallu Hezron Carmi Reuben held a special position in Jacob’s family because he was the firstborn. His descendants became part of the tribe of Reuben, one of the tribes of Israel. The listing of his…
Historical and Biblical Context Before this verse, Joseph had interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams. The dreams revealed that Egypt would experience seven years of extraordinary agricultural abundance followed by seven years of severe famine. Joseph did not merely explain the dreams; he also gave practical advice. He recommended that Egypt appoint a wise administrator who could collect…
English Explanation Genesis 46:8 begins a detailed record of the family of Jacob, who is also called Israel, as they entered Egypt during the time of famine. This verse is important because it introduces a genealogy that records the people who went with Jacob into Egypt. The passage connects the story of Joseph, Jacob, and…
Detailed Explanation in English 1. “And the seven years of dearth began to come” The phrase “seven years of dearth” refers to the seven years of famine that Joseph had predicted when he interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams. Earlier in Genesis 41, Pharaoh dreamed about seven healthy cows followed by seven thin cows and seven full ears…
Historical Context of Genesis 46:7 Before this journey, Egypt had experienced years of severe famine. Joseph, Jacob’s son, had been raised from slavery and imprisonment to a position of great authority under Pharaoh. Through Joseph’s administration, Egypt had stored grain during the seven plentiful years, preparing for the seven years of famine. When the famine…
English Explanation 1. “And the seven years of plenteousness” The verse begins by referring to seven years of plenteousness. These were the years when Egypt’s agricultural production was exceptionally abundant. According to the earlier revelation given to Pharaoh, these seven years of plenty would be followed by seven years of severe famine. The number seven…
Detailed English Explanation 1. “And the time drew nigh that Israel must die” The verse begins by saying that the time was approaching when Israel would die. “Israel” refers to Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham. At this point, Jacob was an old man who had experienced many major events in his…
Detailed Explanation in English 1. “And the name of the second called he Ephraim” Joseph had two sons during the years of plenty in Egypt. The first was Manasseh, and the second was Ephraim. Joseph deliberately chose meaningful names for his children because their names reflected his experience and his understanding of God’s work in…
Detailed Explanation in English 1. “And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt” Jacob had entered Egypt because of the famine that had affected the land of Canaan. Joseph, his son, had risen to an important position in Egypt and was responsible for managing the nation’s food supply. When Jacob learned that Joseph was alive,…
Joseph’s Difficult Past To understand Genesis 41:51, it is important to remember what Joseph had endured. Joseph was the beloved son of Jacob. His brothers became jealous of him, and their hatred eventually led them to sell him into slavery. Joseph was carried away from his family and brought to Egypt. In Egypt, Joseph served…