Genesis 33:2
“And he put the handmaids and their children foremost, and Leah and her children after, and Rachel and Joseph hindermost.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he put the handmaids and their children foremost,.... In the first division, as being less honourable and less…
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
He put the handmaids and their children foremost - There is something so artificial in this arrangement of Jacob's…
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…
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