And he said, I am God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
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Interpretation
Even as to those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord. Attending on his ordinances, and receiving the pledges of his covenant love, we expect his presence, and that peace which it confers.
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This thought runs through Genesis 46:1-4.
Glossary
- Egypt Place
- The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.