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And he erected there an altar, and called it El-elohe-israel.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

סכת (sûkkôth) refers to Sukkoth, meaning “booths,” which consisted of poles forming a roof covered with branches, leaves, or gras…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19-35:29).

THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.

Abraham beg…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And he erected there an altar. Jacob, having obtained a place where he could provide for his family, established the solemn service of God…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he erected there an altar
To offer sacrifice upon to God, by way of thanksgiving, for the many mercies he had re…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Jacob did not content himself with words of thanks for God's favour to him, but gave real thanks. He also maintained religion and the worship of Go…

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