Genesis 28:5
“And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Isaac sent away Jacob,.... From Beersheba; not in anger, or in a dishonourable way, but took his leave of him no…
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
Bethuel the Syrian - Literally the Aramean, so called, not because he was of the race of Aram the son of Shem, but…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 28:1-5
Jacob had no sooner obtained the blessing than immediately he was forced to flee from his country; and, as it if were…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
and he went to Paddan-aram unto Laban In this short sentence the narrative of P disposes of the journey of Jacob, which…