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Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.
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A Spirit-Lifted Journey
After his divine encounter at Bethel, Jacob's journey was transformed. Commentators note the Hebrew for "went on his journey" literally means he "lifted up his feet." This suggests he traveled with new energy, cheerfulness, and hope, no longer as a fearful fugitive but as someone assured of God's promises and presence. His heart, renewed by God, gave strength to his steps.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”
Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…
19th Century
Anglican
Jacob went on his journey. —Hebrew, Jacob lifted up his feet, that is, hastened forward. Confirmed in the possession of t…
16th Century
Protestant
Then Jacob went on his journey. Moses now relates Jacob's arrival in Mesopotamia and the manner in which he was received by his uncle; and…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Jacob went on his journey After the above vow at Bethel, and having had some intimation that what he desired wo…
Jacob proceeded cheerfully in his journey, after the sweet communion he had with God at Beth-el. Providence brought him to the field where his uncl…
