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Genesis 33:15

Genesis 33:15
And Esau said, Let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me. And he said, What needeth it? let me find grace in the sight of my lord.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Esau said, let me now leave with thee some of the folk that are with me,.... To show him the way, and guard him on the road, and he appear the more honourable when he entered into Seir:

and he…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 33:1-20

- Jacob and Esau Meet 17. סכת sûkkôth, Sukkoth, “booths,” consisting of poles forming a roof covered with branches, leaves, or grass. 19. חמור chămôr Chamor, “ass, red, heap.” קשׂיטה qeśı̂yṭâh…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 33:5-15

We have here the discourse between the two brothers at their meeting, which is very free and friendly, without the least intimation of the old quarrel. It was the best way to say nothing of it. They…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

What needeth it?] i.e. why should you do so? Jacob courteously declines his brother's offer.

Esau here is withdrawn from the scene. The part which he has played in this chapter is dignified and…

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