創世記 32:3-7 RCUVTS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 32:3-8

Now that Jacob was re-entering Canaan God, by the vision of angels, reminded him of the friends he had when he left it, and thence he takes occasion to remind himself of the enemies he had, particularly Esau. It is probable that Rebekah had sent him word of Esau's settlement in Seir, and of the continuance of his enmity to him. What shall poor Jacob do? He longs to see his father, and yet he dreads to see his brother. He rejoices to see Canaan again, and yet cannot but rejoice with trembling... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:3

And Jacob sent messengers before him unto Esau his brother ,.... Or "angels": not angels simply, as Jarchi, for these were not under the command, and in the power of Jacob to send, nor would they have needed any instruction from him afterwards given, but these were some of his own servants. Esau it seems was removed from his father's house, and was possessed of a country after mentioned, called from his name; and which Aben Ezra says lay between Haran and the land of Israel; but if it did... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:4

And he commanded them ,.... Being his servants: saying, thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau ; being not only a lord of a country, but his eldest brother, and whom he chose to bespeak in this manner, to soften his mind, and incline it to him; and that he might see he did not pique himself upon the birthright and blessing he had obtained; and as if these were forgotten by him, though hereby he does not give up his right in them: thy servant Jacob saith thus , expressing great... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:5

And I have oxen, and asses, flocks, and menservants, and womenservants ,.... This he would have said, lest he should think he was come to ask anything of him, and put himself and his family upon him; and lest he should treat him with contempt, as a poor mean beggarly creature, and be ashamed of the relation he stood in to him: and I have sent to tell my lord ; of his coming, and of his state and circumstances: that I may find grace in thy sight ; share in his good will, which was all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:6

And the messengers returned to Jacob ,.... After they had delivered their message, with the answer they brought back: saying, we came to thy brother Esau ; which, though not expressed, is implied in these words, and is still more manifest by what follows: and also he cometh to meet thee ; and pay a friendly visit, as they supposed: and four hundred men with him ; partly to show his grandeur, and partly out of respect to Jacob, and to do honour to him; though some think this was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:7

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed ,.... Knowing what he had done to his brother in getting the birthright and blessing from him, and what an enmity he had conceived in his mind against him on that account, and remembering what he had said he would do to him; and therefore might fear that all his professions of respect to him were craftily and cunningly made to take him off of his guard, and that he might the more easily fall into his hands, and especially when he heard there were... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:3

Jacob sent messengers - מלאכים malachim , the same word which is before translated angels. It is very likely that these messengers had been sent some time before he had this vision at Mahanaim, for they appear to have returned while Jacob encamped at the brook Jabbok, where he had the vision of angels; see Genesis 32:6 , Genesis 32:23 . The land of Seir, the country of Edom - This land, which was, according to Dr. Wells, situated on the south of the Dead Sea, extending from... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:4

Thus shall ye speak unto my lord Esau - Jacob acknowledges the superiority of his brother; for the time was not yet come in which it could be said, The elder shall serve the younger. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:6

Esau - cometh - and four hundred men with him - Jacob, conscious that he had injured his brother, was now apprehensive that he was coming with hostile intentions, and that he had every evil to fear from his displeasure. Conscience is a terrible accuser. It was a fine saying of a heathen, Hic murus aheneus esto, Nil conscire sibi, nulla pallescere culpa. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:7

He divided the people, etc. - His prudence and cunning were now turned into a right channel, for he took the most effectual method to appease his brother, had he been irritated, and save at least a part of his family. This dividing and arranging of his flocks, family, and domestics, has something in it highly characteristic. To such a man as Jacob such expedients would naturally present themselves. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 32:3-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 32:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:7

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