1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Genesis 41:14 | Forthwith at the king's command Joseph was brought out of the prison, and they shaved him: and changing his apparel brought him in to him. | Shaved him. The Egyptians let their hair grow, and neglected their persons, when they were in mourning or in prison. But on other occasions they cut their hair in their youth. (Herodotus 2:36; 3:12.) It was not lawful to appear in court in mourning attire. (Esther 4:2; Genesis 50:4.) (Calmet) |