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He left all that he had in Joseph’s hand. He didn’t concern himself with anything, except for the food which he ate. Joseph was well-built and handsome.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 6. Bread. A proverbial expression, to shew how entirely he reposed in Joseph’s fidelity and prudence. Menochius.—He was so rich, that he knew not the extent of his wealth. So Petronius says, Nescit quid habeat, adeo Zaplutus est. It may also be understood as a commendation of Joseph’s disinterestedness.
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