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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob went on his way,.... From Gilead towards the land of Canaan:
and the angels of God met him; to comfort and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 32:1-32
- Jacob Wrestles in Prayer 3. מחנים machănāyı̂m, Machanaim, “two camps.” 22. יבק yaboq, Jabboq; related: בקק bāqaq…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The angels of God met him - Our word angel comes from the Greek αγγελος aggelos, which literally signifies a messenger;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 32:1-2
Jacob, having got clear of Laban, pursues his journey homewards towards Canaan: when God has helped us through…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the angels of God See note on Gen 28:12. The appearance of the angels to Jacob on his return from Haran, as on his…
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