Bible Commentary

And said, If Esau come to the one company, and smite it, then the other company which is left shall escape. Either by flight, or because he supposed Esaus revenge would be satisfied with the first slaughter. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole And said, if Esau come to the one … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:8”

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that [was] with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; 7. two companies ] The word for “companies” is the same as that rendered “host” in Gen 32:2, except that it occurs in the plural ( mahanoth). This … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:7”

And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, We came to thy brother Esau, and also he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him. 6. four hundred men ] Where Esau was, and how he had become the head of a force of four hundred men, is not related, but may have formed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:6”

And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants: and I have sent to tell my lord, that I may find grace in thy sight. 5. find grace ] Cf. Gen 18:3, Gen 33:8; Gen 33:15, Gen 34:11, Gen 47:25. Jacob hopes to be reconciled and desires to propitiate his brother. He has … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:5”

And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau; Thy servant Jacob saith thus, I have sojourned with Laban, and stayed there until now: 4. my lord Esau ] Jacob adopts the language of extreme courtesy and respect. Cf. Gen 18:3, Gen 43:20, Gen 44:18. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:4”

And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother unto the land of Seir, the country of Edom. 3 12 (J). The Approach of Esau, and Jacob’s Prayer 3. the land of Seir ] This name for the country occupied by the Edomites (Gen 14:6) seems to mean the “shaggy,” or “rough,” “forest-covered” country; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:3”

And when Jacob saw them, he said, This [is] God’s host: and he called the name of that place Mahanaim. 2. This is God’s host ] The Heb. word for “host” ( maaneh) is usually, and ought here to be, rendered “camp.” The angels are regarded as the warriors of Jehovah; cf. the narrative in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:2”

And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him. 1. the angels of God ] See note on Gen 28:12. The appearance of the angels to Jacob on his return from Haran, as on his journey thither, gives him the assurance of God’s presence. In chap. 28 it was a dream; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 32:1”

And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place. 55. sons and daughters ] Cf. Gen 31:28 ; Gen 31:43. His grandchildren as well as his two daughters. unto his place ] i.e. his home in Haran; cf. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 31:55”

Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount. 54. offered a sacrifice ] Lit. “killed a sacrifice.” The killing of an animal for sacrifice was the occasion of a feast. The sacrifice consisted not only in an … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 31:54”