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Awe, Not Terror
When Jacob calls the place “dreadful,” commentators clarify he isn't expressing terror or fear of punishment. Instead, he is filled with a profound sense of “solemn awe” and “holy trembling” (Calvin, Gill, Henry). This is the appropriate, reverent response of a human encountering the majestic grace and glory of God. It's a filial fear, born of humility and reverence, not a fear of wrath.
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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 28:17
16th Century
Theologian
And he was afraid, and said. It seems surprising that Jacob should fear when God spoke so graciously to him; or that he should call that p…
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John Gill
On Genesis 28:17
17th Century
Pastor
And he was afraid Not with a servile but filial fear; not with a fear of the wrath and displeasure of God, but with a fea…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:16–19
17th Century
Minister
God manifested himself and his favor to Jacob when he was asleep. The Spirit, like the wind, blows when and where it pleases, and God's grace, like…