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God Changes Hearts
Commentators overwhelmingly see Esau's sudden affection not as a mere change of mood, but as a direct act of God. Scholars like Calvin and Henry explain that God holds human hearts in His hand and can soften them in response to prayer. This reunion is presented as a powerful demonstration that trusting God in times of fear is never in vain, as He can make even enemies be at 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 33:3–4
19th Century
Preacher
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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John Calvin
On Genesis 33:4
16th Century
Theologian
And Esau ran to meet him. That Esau meets his brother with unexpected benevolence and kindness is the effect of the special favor of God. …
John Gill
On Genesis 33:4
17th Century
Pastor
And Esau ran to meet him
If he rode on any creature, which is likely, he alighted from it on sight of his brother Jacob, and t…
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…