Genesis 33:1
“And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men. And he divided the children unto Leah, and unto Rachel, and unto the two handmaids.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked,.... After he had passed over the brook, and was come to his wives and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 33:1-20
- Jacob and Esau Meet 17. סכת sûkkôth, Sukkoth, “booths,” consisting of poles forming a roof covered with branches,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men - It has been generally supposed that Esau came with an intention to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 33:1-4
Here, I. Jacob discovered Esau's approach, Gen 33:1. Some think that his lifting up his eyes denotes his cheerfulness…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And Jacob lifted up his eyes, &c. For this phrase, cf. Gen 18:2; Gen 24:63; Gen 31:10 (J).
four hundred men See Gen…