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A Peaceful, Promised Return
Commentators like Gill and Barnes argue that the Hebrew word often translated as a city name, 'Shalem,' is better understood as 'safe' or 'in peace.' This reading emphasizes that Jacob's arrival is a direct fulfillment of God's promise in Genesis 28:21 to bring him back safely. His peaceful return is not a minor detail but a testament to God's faithfulness through the dangers posed by Laban and Esau.
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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
John Gill
On Genesis 33:18
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob came to Shalem, a city of Shechem
Not Salem, of which Melchizedek was king, much less Jerusalem, for it wa…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 33:17–20
17th Century
Minister
Jacob did not content himself with words of thanks for God's favour to him, but gave real thanks. He also maintained religion and the worship of Go…