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The Price of the Promise
John Calvin highlights the immense value of the gift—over 550 animals. This was not a mere token but a substantial portion of Jacob's wealth. This great cost demonstrates how highly Jacob valued returning to the Promised Land and securing his place in God's covenant. It serves as a lesson that following God's call may require significant personal sacrifice.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 32:1–32
18th Century
Theologian
Genesis 32:3: מחנים machănāyı̂m — Machanaim, “two camps.”
Genesis 32:22: יבק yaboq
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 32:14–15
19th Century
Bishop
Goats — ewes—camels — cows — asses. — As the kinds of livestock are arranged ac…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 32:14–16
19th Century
Preacher
Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes, and twenty rams, Thirty milch camels with their colts, forty kine, and ten bulls,…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 32:14
16th Century
Theologian
Two hundred she-goats. From this we perceive the value which Jacob placed upon the promise given to him, since he is willing to make so gr…
John Gill
On Genesis 32:14
17th Century
Pastor
Two hundred she goats, and twenty he goats, two hundred ewes ,
and twenty rams .
] An…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 32:9–23
17th Century
Minister
Times of fear should be times of prayer: whatever causes fear, should drive us to our knees, to our God. Jacob had lately seen his guards of angels…