Genesis 25:33
“And Jacob said, Swear to me this day; and he sware unto him: and he sold his birthright unto Jacob.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob said, swear unto me this day,.... For the more sure and certain confirmation of the bargain; and by this oath…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 25:19-34
- LIII. Birth of Esau and Jacob 20. פדן padān, Paddan, “plowed field;” related: “cut, plow.” 25. עשׂי ‛êśâv, ‘Esaw,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 25:29-34
We have here a bargain made between Jacob and Esau about the birthright, which was Esau's by providence but Jacob's by…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Swear to me Jacob is acute enough to secure the solemn ratification of his brother's act, done in the thoughtless moment…
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