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He himself passed over in front of them, and bowed himself to the ground seven times, until he came near to his brother.
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Courage in Humility
Commentators note that Jacob acted with both courage and wisdom. He "manfully went first" (Ellicott), placing himself in front of his family to protect them. His sevenfold bowing was a profound act of humility, a "token of complete submission" (Barnes) designed to turn away his brother's potential wrath. This shows that true leadership can involve both bravery and humble submission.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
סכת (sûkkôth) refers to Sukkoth, meaning “booths,” which consisted of poles forming a roof covered with branches, leaves, or gras…
19th Century
Anglican
He passed over before them. — While providing some small chance of escape for his wives and children, arranged according to their rank, Ja…
Baptist
God had been very gracious to him, and all his fears were gone, so he met Esau as a brother, not as an enemy, and the four hundred men were willing…
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16th Century
Protestant
And bowed himself to the ground seven times. Indeed, he might have done this to give honor: for we know that people in the East are accust…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he passed over before them At the head of them, as the master of the family, exposing himself to the greatest danger …
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…
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