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The Courage of Obedience
Commentators like John Calvin highlight that Jacob's immediate action ('rose up') demonstrates profound faith and fortitude. After twenty years in exile and now at an advanced age, he didn't hesitate to obey God's command to return home. His decisiveness in the face of danger serves as an example for believers to act courageously when God calls them to make a difficult move.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 31:1–55
18th Century
Theologian
תרפים terāpı̂ym — Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times in this chapte…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 31:17–18
19th Century
Bishop
Jacob rose up. —This was the final result of Jacob’s deliberation with his wives, but it did not take place until the tim…
John Calvin
On Genesis 31:17
16th Century
Theologian
Then Jacob rose up. Moses later relates Jacob's departure more fully; he now only briefly says that Jacob "rose up"; by this, he means tha…
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John Gill
On Genesis 31:17
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jacob rose up And went with them to Laban's house, where his children were, as is plain from Rachel's theft, ([Refer…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 31:1–21
17th Century
Minister
The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while what are called the great events of states and kingdoms at that period are not menti…