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Faith Works with Wisdom
Commentators like Spurgeon defend Jacob's humble message to Esau, not as a lack of faith, but as a "wise and proper action." They argue that deep faith in God is not inconsistent with practical prudence. Having wronged his brother, it was Jacob's responsibility to take the first, humble step toward reconciliation, using the means available to him.
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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 32:3–5
19th Century
Preacher
And Jacob sent messengers before him to Esau his brother to the land of Seir, the country of Edom. And he commanded them, saying, Thus shall yo…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 32:3
16th Century
Theologian
And Jacob sent messengers. It now happened, by the providence of God, that Esau, having left his father, had gone to Mount Seir of his own…
John Gill
On Genesis 32:3
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob sent messengers before him unto Esau his brother ,
&c.] Or "angels": not angels simply, as Jarchi, for the…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 32:1–8
17th Century
Minister
The angels of God appeared to Jacob, to encourage him with the assurance of Divine protection. When God designs his people for great trials, he pre…