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A Feast to Seal the Peace
Commentators explain that Jacob's 'sacrifice' was the slaughter of animals for a communal feast, a common ancient practice to ratify a covenant. By sharing this meal, Jacob and Laban formally sealed their treaty of peace. This act of eating together transformed a hostile confrontation into a friendly parting, symbolizing their new relationship.
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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 31:1–55
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 31:54
16th Century
Theologian
And called his brethren to eat bread. In courteously receiving his relatives, by whom he had been ill-treated, as his guests, Jacob showed…
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John Gill
On Genesis 31:54
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount
On Mount Gilead, not in a religious way, in which he could not join with…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 31:43–55
17th Century
Minister
Laban could neither justify himself nor condemn Jacob and therefore desires to hear no more of that matter. He is not willing to acknowledge his fa…