Genesis 33:14
“Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant,.... He desired in a very respectable manner that he would not…
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
Until I come unto my lord unto Seir - It is very likely that Jacob was perfectly sincere in his expressed purpose of…
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
softly Lit. "according to my gentleness," i.e. at a quiet and leisurely rate.
according to the pace of the cattle Lit.…
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