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Creating Space for God
Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry note that Jacob's decision to send his family and possessions across the stream was a deliberate act. Facing immense fear about Esau, he intentionally created a 'quiet oratory' for himself. This action shows that in times of great trial, it is wise to remove all distractions and set aside dedicated time to be alone with God in prayer.
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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 32:1–32
19th Century
Bishop
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 32:22–24
19th Century
Preacher
And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok. And he took…
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John Gill
On Genesis 32:23
17th Century
Pastor
And he took them, and sent them over the brook His wives and children, under the care of some of his servants:
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…