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God's Personal Introduction
Commentators emphasize that God introduces Himself not just as the transcendent Creator ('Jehovah'), but also as the personal, relational God of Jacob's family. John Calvin notes that God adapts His incomprehensible majesty to His servant's capacity. This personal identification directly confirms to the fugitive Jacob that he is the chosen heir of the covenant promise, validating the blessing he received from his father.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 28:1–22
18th Century
Theologian
קהל qâhāl — “congregation.”
מחלת māchălat — Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.”
לוּז l…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 28:1–22
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 28:13
16th Century
Theologian
I am the Lord God of Abraham. This is the third point which, as I mentioned, should be noted, for silent visions are cold; therefore, the …
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John Gill
On Genesis 28:13
17th Century
Pastor
And behold, the Lord stood above it Ordering, directing, and overruling all things in Providence, for the glory of his na…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:10–15
17th Century
Minister
Jacob's conduct until now, as recorded, was not that of one who simply feared and trusted in God. But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked on…