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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 26:1-35
- The Events of Isaac’s Life 5. משׁמרת mı̂shmeret, “charge, ordinance.” מציה mı̂tsvâh, “command,” special order. חק…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Which were a grief of mind - Not the marriage, though that was improper, but the persons; they, by their perverse and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 26:34-35
Here is, 1. Esau's foolish marriage - foolish, some think, in marrying two wives together, for which perhaps he is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a grief of mind Heb. bitterness of spirit. Cf. Gen 27:46; Gen 28:8. Isaac and Rebekah regarded a mixed marriage with the…