Genesis 33:8
“And he said, What meanest thou by all this drove which I met? And he said, These are to find grace in the sight of my lord.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he said, what meanest thou by all this drove which I met?.... Not as being ignorant of the design of it; for no…
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
all this company Lit. "all this camp." Esau refers to the droves sent on ahead as a present by Jacob (Gen 32:13-22). The…
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