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God's Mighty Math
Commentators like Calvin and Henry explain that the Bible carefully records the exact number of Jacob's family (seventy people) to set the stage for a miracle. This small, specific number emphasizes the incredible power of God, who would fulfill His promise to Abraham by growing this tiny clan into a great nation during their time in Egypt. The list is a testament to God's faithfulness.
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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 46:8
19th Century
Bishop
GENEALOGICAL TABLE OF THE ISRAELITES.
These are the names of the children of Israel which came into Egypt. — This …
John Calvin
On Genesis 46:8
16th Century
Theologian
These are the names of the children of Israel. He recounts the sons and grandsons of Jacob until he arrives at their full number. The stat…
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John Gill
On Genesis 46:8
17th Century
Pastor
And these [are] the names of the children of Israel which came into Egypt. Not meaning precisely Jacob's seed and offspri…
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…