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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 43:31

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And he washed his face, etc.] From the tears on it, that it might not be discerned that he had been weeping: and went out; of his chamber into the room again, where his brethren were: and refrained himself; from weeping, or showing any excess of passion, love, joy, etc. and said, set on bread; gave orders to his servants to bring in dinner, and set it upon the table; bread, as before, being put for all kind of food.
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