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An Order of Humility
Commentators note the deliberate order of Jacob's family. The handmaids and their children approached and bowed first, as they were considered of lesser rank, followed by Leah's family, and finally the most favored, Rachel and Joseph. This was a calculated act of humility and respect, orchestrated by Jacob to appease 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
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 33:6
16th Century
Theologian
Then the handmaidens came near. The wives of Jacob, having left their country, had come as exiles into a distant land. Now, at their first…
John Gill
On Genesis 33:6
17th Century
Pastor
Then the handmaids came near, they and their children Being foremost, and next to, Jacob, as Bilhah and her two sons, Dan…
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…