Genesis 33:13
“And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said unto him, my lord knoweth the children are tender,.... The eldest being but thirteen years of age, and the…
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,…
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
tender i.e. young and unequal to the fatigues of travel.
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