Genesis 49:6
“O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
O my soul, come not thou into their secret,.... Their cabinet counsels, combinations and conspiracies; this Jacob said,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 49:1-33
- Jacob Blesses His Sons 5. מכרה mekêrāh, “weapon;” related: כיר kārar or כרה kārāh dig. “Device, design?” related:…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Into their secret council, etc. - Jacob here exculpates himself from all participation in the guilt of Simeon and Levi…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 49:5-7
These were next in age to Reuben, and they also had been a grief and shame to Jacob, when they treacherously and…
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