19. his word came--His prophecy
(Ge 41:11-20)
to the officers came to pass, or was fulfilled
(Jud 13:12, 17;
1Sa 9:6,
explain the form of speech).
the word of the Lord--or, "saying," or "decree of the Lord."
tried him--or, "proved him," by the afflictions it appointed him to
endure before his elevation (compare
Ge 41:40-43).
JFB.
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