Genesis 29:1
“Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then Jacob went on his journey,.... After the above vow at Bethel, and having had some intimation that what he desired…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 29:1-35
- Jacob’s Marriage 6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.” 16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.” 24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Then Jacob went on his journey - The original is very remarkable: And Jacob lifted up his feet, and he traveled unto the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:1-8
All the stages Israel's march to Canaan are distinctly noticed, but no particular journal is kept of Jacob's expedition…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
went on his journey Heb. lifted up his feet.
the children of the east A phrase generally used of the nomad Arab tribes…
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