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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

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

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

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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