Genesis 28:2
“Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Arise, go to Padanaram,.... Of this place; see Gill on Gen 25:20; either he is bid to go directly, in haste and alone;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 28:1-22
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Go to Padan-aram - This mission, in its spirit and design, is nearly the same as that in Genesis 24 (note). There have…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:1-5
Jacob had no sooner obtained the blessing than immediately he was forced to flee from his country; and, as it if were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Paddan-aram See note on Gen 25:20. This is the name given by P (cf. Gen 31:18; Gen 33:18; Gen 35:9; Gen 35:26; Gen…
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