Genesis 28:18
“And Jacob rose up early in the morning, and took the stone that he had put for his pillows, and set it up for a pillar, and poured oil upon the top of it.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob rose up early in the morning,.... In order to proceed on his journey, being comfortably refreshed both in body…
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
And Jacob - took the stone - and set it up for a pillar - He placed the stone in an erect posture, that it might stand…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:16-22
God manifested himself and his favour to Jacob when he was asleep and purely passive; for the spirit, like the wind,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
for a pillar Heb. maṣṣêbah. This word is used in the O.T. for the sacred upright stone which stood by the altar, and was…
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