Bible Commentary

So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir. So Esau returned that day on his way unto Seir. Took his leave of Jacob the same day he met him, and proceeded on in his journey towards Seir; whether he arrived there the same day is not certain, probably it was more than a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:16”

And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee [some] of the folk that [are] with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord. 15. What needeth it?] i.e. why should you do so? Jacob courteously declines his brother’s offer. Esau here is withdrawn from the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:15”

Let my lord, I pray thee, pass over before his servant: and I will lead on softly, according as the cattle that goeth before me and the children be able to endure, until I come unto my lord unto Seir. 14. softly ] Lit. “according to my gentleness,” i.e. at a quiet and leisurely rate. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:14”

And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children [are] tender, and the flocks and herds with young [are] with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. 13. tender ] i.e. young and unequal to the fatigues of travel. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:13”

And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee. 12. And he said ] Esau speaks. He assumes that Jacob will be glad to receive the protection of his armed men. Jacob declines, not wishing to incur the risk of friction arising from a collision between … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:12”

Take, I pray thee, my blessing that is brought to thee; because God hath dealt graciously with me, and because I have enough. And he urged him, and he took [it]. 11. gift ] Heb. blessing; LXX ; Lat. benedictionem. The “gift” is the material side of the “blessing”; and the word “blessing” is thus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:11”

And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me. 10. forasmuch as I have seen ] R.V. marg. for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:10”

And Esau said, I have enough, my brother; keep that thou hast unto thyself. 9. enough ] Heb. “abundance,” or “plenty.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Gen 33:9; Gen 33:11 I have enough Contentment from two points of view I. HERE IS AN UNGODLY MAN WHO HAS ENOUGH (Gen 33:9). Esau. Unconverted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:9”

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. 8. 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 word “camp” ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:8”

And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves: and after came Joseph near and Rachel, and they bowed themselves. And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themselves,…. Who were in the next division or company; their children were seven, Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah, six sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 33:7”