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A Tale of Two Brothers
Commentators explain that this verse deliberately contrasts Jacob with Esau. While Esau left to become a proprietor and lord in his own land (Seir), Jacob remained in Canaan as a 'sojourner.' This highlights a key theme: Jacob's lineage is defined not by immediate earthly ownership but by faithfully remaining in the land of God's promise.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 37:1–36
18th Century
Theologian
17. דתין dotayı̂n Dothain, “two wells?” (Gesenius)
25. נכאת neko't “tragacanth” or goat’s-tho…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 37:1
19th Century
Bishop
And Jacob ... — This verse is not the beginning of a new section, but the conclusion of the Tôldôth Esau. In Genesis 36:6…
John Calvin
On Genesis 37:1
16th Century
Theologian
And Jacob dwelt. Moses confirms what he had before declared, that, by the departure of Esau, the land was left to holy Jacob as its sole p…
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John Gill
On Genesis 37:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob dwelt in the land where his father was a stranger ,
&c.] And this stands opposed to, and is distinguished …
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 37:1–4
17th Century
Minister
In Joseph's history, we see something of Christ, who was first humbled and then exalted. It also shows the experience of Christians, who must enter…