Genesis 28:6
“When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padanaram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And when Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob,.... Had conferred the blessing before given, or had wished him a good…
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.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:6-9
This passage concerning Esau comes in in the midst of Jacob's story, either, 1. To show the influence of a good example.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Now Esau saw The conduct of Esau in this passage is prompted by the desire to obtain a blessing such as Isaac had given…