Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 45:8
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Genesis45:8
8 So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God . and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh , and Lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.
That I came to this place and pitch of honour and power is not to be imputed to your design, which was of another nature, but to Gods over-ruling providence, which ordered the circumstances of your action, so as I should be brought to this place and state. Compare Gen. 50. 20.
To advise him and to provide for him, as fathers do for their Children, and to have the authority respect and power of a father with him.
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