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Humility Paves the Way
Commentators widely agree that Jacob's deferential language—calling Esau "my lord" and himself "your servant"—was a wise and necessary step. Having wronged his brother in the past, Jacob's humility was not a sign of weakness but a proper action to pacify Esau's anger and begin the process of reconciliation. This serves as a model for believers to humble themselves to make peace.
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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 32:4–5
19th Century
Preacher
And he commanded them, saying, Then you shall speak to my lord Esau; Your servant Jacob says this, I have adjourned with Laban, and stayed ther…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 32:4
16th Century
Theologian
Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau. Moses here relates Jacob's anxiety to appease his brother. For this humble entreaty was wrung from …
John Gill
On Genesis 32:4
17th Century
Pastor
And he commanded them Being his servants: saying, thus shall you speak to my lord Esau; being n…
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…