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Genesis 28:8

Genesis 28:8
And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Esau seeing that the daughters of Canaan pleased not Isaac his father. Who he perceived was displeased with the daughters of Canaan, or that they were "evil in his eyes" (i), offensive to him, and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 28:1-22

- 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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 28:6-9

This passage concerning Esau comes in in the midst of Jacob's story, either, 1. To show the influence of a good example. Esau, though the greater man, now begins to think Jacob the better man, and…

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