Genesis 28:11
“And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he lighted upon a certain place,.... Without any design to take up there, but as it were casually to him, though…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 28:1-22
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19.…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A certain place, and tarried there - From Gen 28:19, we find this certain place was Luz, or some part of its vicinity.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:10-15
We have here Jacob upon his journey towards Syria, in a very desolate condition, like one that was sent to seek his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And he lighted i.e. he by chance reached, like our colloquial "hit upon." The Divine purpose of the revelation made to…
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