Genesis 33:15
“And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Esau said, let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me,.... To show him the way, and guard him on…
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
What needeth it?] i.e. why should you do so? Jacob courteously declines his brother's offer.
Esau here is withdrawn…
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