Genesis 33:3
“And he passed over before them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he passed over before them,.... At the head of them, as the master of the family, exposing himself to the greatest…
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 33:1-4
Here, I. Jacob discovered Esau's approach, Gen 33:1. Some think that his lifting up his eyes denotes his cheerfulness…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
before them Jacob himself goes in front of his household to protect them.
seven times Jacob prostrates himself before…
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