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A Subtle Shift in Status
Commentators point out the significance of Jacob being named before Esau in the phrase "Jacobs and Esaus mother." This deliberate word order is not accidental; it reflects Jacob's new, official status as the heir of the covenant promise, having now received the birthright and blessing directly 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 Gill
On Genesis 28:5
17th Century
Pastor
And Isaac sent away Jacob From Beersheba; not in anger, or in a dishonourable way, but took his leave of him no doubt in an affecti…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 28:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Jacob had blessings promised concerning both this world and the world to come; yet goes out to a hard service. This corrected him for his deception…