Genesis 33:19
“And he bought a parcel of a field, where he had spread his tent, at the hand of the children of Hamor, Shechem's father, for an hundred pieces of money.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he erected there an altar,.... To offer sacrifice upon to God, by way of thanksgiving, for the many mercies he had…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 33:1-20
- Jacob and Esau Meet 17. סכת sûkkôth, Sukkoth, “booths,” consisting of poles forming a roof covered with branches,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
For a hundred pieces of money - The original, במאה קשיטה bemeah kesitah, has been a matter of long and learned…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 33:16-20
Here, 1. Jacob comes to Succoth. Having in a friendly manner parted with Esau, who had gone to his own country (Gen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the parcel of ground or "the portion of the field." Lat. partem agri. For "parcel," Fr. "parcelle," from Lat. particula,…
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