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He said, "I am God, the God of your father. Don`t be afraid to go down into Egypt; for there I will make of you a great nation.

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God's Answer to Specific Fears

Commentators highlight that Jacob had legitimate reasons to be anxious about moving to Egypt. He might have feared it was against God's will, that his family would forget the Promised Land, or that it would trigger the prophesied 400 years of affliction. God's direct command, "Fear not," shows His understanding of our specific anxieties and His power to give personal assurance even in uncertain times.

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Albert Barnes

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

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 46:3

19th Century

Bishop

I am God, the God of thy father. —Heb., I am the El, the Elohim of thy father. This is the last revelation given…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 46:3

16th Century

Theologian

Jacob, Jacob. The purpose of the repetition was to make him more attentive. For by addressing him so familiarly, God more gently enters hi…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 46:3

17th Century

Pastor

And he said, I [am] God, the God of your father
His father Isaac, who was now dead, and who is the rather mentioned,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 46:1–4

17th Century

Minister

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