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God-Given Children
When Esau asks about his family, Jacob's immediate response is to credit God. Commentators like Calvin and Gill highlight this as an act of piety, showing that Jacob viewed his children not just as his own, but as a gracious gift and a sign of God's favor. This serves as a model for believers to acknowledge God's hand in the blessing of family.
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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 33:5
19th Century
Bishop
Who are those with you? —Hebrew, to you, that is, Who are these belonging to you? Esau noticed that they were Ja…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 33:5
19th Century
Preacher
There was a considerable number of them altogether, more than enough (I expect most of you would think if you had them); but Jacob did not speak of…
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John Calvin
On Genesis 33:5
16th Century
Theologian
And he lifted up his eyes. Moses relates the conversation held between the brothers. And as Esau had shown his brotherly affection by tear…
John Gill
On Genesis 33:5
17th Century
Pastor
And he lift up his eyes, and saw the women and children
After the salutation had passed between him and his brother …
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…