God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night, and said, "Jacob, Jacob!" He said, "Here I am."

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And God spake unto Israel. In this manner, God proves that Jacob’s sacrifice was acceptable to Him, and He again stretches out His hand to…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And God spoke to Israel in the visions of the night

He appeared to Jacob as he lay upon his bed in the night seaso…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Even regarding those events and undertakings which appear most joyful, we should seek counsel, assistance, and a blessing from the Lord. Attending …

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