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A Heart Transformed
Commentators like Gill and Henry see Esau's statement, "I have enough, my brother," as proof of a genuine change. He is no longer covetous or vengeful. Scholars suggest this demonstrates God's power to soften hearts and bring about reconciliation, turning a feared enemy into a peaceful brother.
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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 Gill
On Genesis 33:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother
Or "I have much" {o}, and stand in no need of this present, or have much mo…
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…