Genesis 31:15
“Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For all the riches which God hath taken from our father,.... And given to Jacob for his labour:
that is ours, and our…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 31:1-55
- Jacob’s Flight from Haran 19. תרפים terāpı̂ym, Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Are we not counted of him strangers? - Rachel and Leah, who well knew the disposition of their father, gave him here his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 31:1-16
Jacob is here taking up a resolution immediately to quit his uncle's service, to take what he had and go back to Canaan.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
strangers i.e. foreigners, people of another kindred or country.
sold us Referring to the bargain by which Jacob had…
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