Genesis 33:10
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob said, nay, I pray thee,.... Do not say so, as the Targum of Jonathan supplies it, or do not refuse my present:…
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
Receive my present at my hand - Jacob could not be certain that he had found favor with Esau, unless the present had…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 33:5-15
We have here the discourse between the two brothers at their meeting, which is very free and friendly, without the least…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
forasmuch as I have seen R.V. marg. for therefore have I seen. See Gen 18:5; Gen 19:8 (J).
as one seeth the face of God…
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