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Genesis 33:6

Genesis 33:6
Then the handmaidens came near, they and their children, and they bowed themselves.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then the handmaids came near, they and their children,.... Being foremost, and next to, Jacob, as Bilhah and her two sons, Dan and Naphtali, and Zilpah and her two sons, Gad and Asher:

and they…

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…