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The man increased exceedingly, and had large flocks, maid-servants and men-servants, and camels and donkeys.
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A Miraculous Increase
Commentators like John Calvin and Matthew Henry emphasize that Jacob's sudden, immense wealth was not merely the result of his own cleverness. They argue that Moses recorded this to show it was an extraordinary, miraculous act of God. It was a clear sign of divine power and favor, demonstrating that God was honoring Jacob's trust in His providence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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16th Century
Protestant
And the man increased exceedingly. Moses added this to show that he was not made so suddenly rich without a miracle. We will see later how…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the man increased exceedingly. Jacob grew very rich.
and had much cattle; the greate…
The fourteen years having passed, Jacob was willing to depart without any provision, except God's promise. But he had in many ways a just claim on …
