- Bible
- Genesis
- Chapter 28
- Verse 10
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
And Jacob went out from Beersheba,.... Where Isaac and Rebekah now lived: from hence he went alone, without any servants to attend him, though perhaps not without letters of recommendation from his…
- Jacob’s Journey to Haran 3. קהל qâhāl, “congregation.” 9. מחלת māchălat, Machalath, “sickness, or a harp.” 19. לוּז lûz, Luz, “almond.” The blessing of his sons was the last passage in the…
We have here Jacob upon his journey towards Syria, in a very desolate condition, like one that was sent to seek his fortune; but we find that, though he was alone, yet he was not alone, for the Father…
This section taken from J and E follows upon Gen 27:45. Observe the mention of Haran in Gen 28:28 (cf. Gen 27:43), and the mention of Beer-sheba as the dwelling-place of Isaac in Gen 28:28 (cf. Gen…