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Wealth as a Peace Offering
Commentators like John Calvin and John Gill explain that Jacob's mention of his wealth was not boastful. Instead, it was a strategic act of peacemaking. By showing he was self-sufficient, Jacob reassured Esau that he was not returning to be a financial burden or to claim a share of the family inheritance, thus removing potential sources of conflict.
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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 32:5
16th Century
Theologian
I have oxen. Jacob does not proclaim his riches for the sake of boasting, but so that by this method Esau might be inclined to kindness. F…
John Gill
On Genesis 32:5
17th Century
Pastor
And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and
womenservants
This he would …
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…