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A Gift Seals the Peace
Commentators explain that Jacob's insistence on Esau accepting the gift was culturally significant. In that era, refusing a present was considered an affront and a sign of hostility. By urging Esau to receive his gift, Jacob was seeking a tangible confirmation that their reconciliation was genuine and that all was forgiven. Esau's acceptance sealed their newfound peace.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 33:1–20
18th Century
Theologian
סכת (sûkkôth) refers to Sukkoth, meaning “booths,” which consisted of poles forming a roof covered with branches, leaves, or gras…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 33:1–20
19th Century
Bishop
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 33:6–10
19th Century
Preacher
Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves. And Leah also with her children came near, and bowed themse…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 33:10
16th Century
Theologian
Receive my present at my hand. This noun may be taken passively as well as actively. If understood actively, the sense will be, “Accept th…
John Gill
On Genesis 33:10
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob said, nay, I pray you Do not say so, as the Targum of Jonathan supplies it, or do not refuse my present:
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 33:1–16
17th Century
Minister
Jacob, having by prayer committed his case to God, went on his way. Come what will, nothing can come amiss to him whose heart is fixed, trusting in…