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God's Promise in Numbers
As Matthew Henry observes, this detailed list of names is more than just a census. It's a tangible record of God's faithfulness. After 215 years, the promise to Abraham was taking shape in these 70 individuals. This list serves as a powerful demonstration of how God can take a small, specific group and multiply them into a great nation, fulfilling His word.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 46:1–34
18th Century
Theologian
פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 46:10
19th Century
Bishop
John Gill
On Genesis 46:10
17th Century
Pastor
And the sons of Simeon Who was the second son of Jacob: Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 46:5–27
17th Century
Minister
We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow. It was now 215 years s…