Genesis 33:12-17 NIV

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:12

Verse 12 12.Let us take our journey. Although Esau was inclined to benevolence, Jacob still distrusts him: not that he fears to be ensnared, or that he suspects perfidy to lie hidden under the garb of friendship; but that he cautiously avoids new occasions of offense: for a proud and ferocious man might easily be exasperated again by light causes. Now, though just reason for fear was not wanting to the holy man, yet I dare not deny that his anxiety was excessive. He suspected the liberality of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:13

Verse 13 13.My lord knoweth. The things which Jacob alleges, as grounds of excuse, are true; nevertheless he introduces them under false pretexts; except, perhaps, as regards the statement, that he was unwilling to be burdensome and troublesome to his brother. But since he afterwards turns his journey in another direction, it appears that he feigned something foreign to what was really in his mind. He says that he brings with him many encumbrances, and therefore requests his brother to precede... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:17

Verse 17 17.And Jacob journeyed to Succoth. In the word Succoth, as Moses shortly afterwards shows, there is a prolepsis. It is probable that Jacob rested there for some days, that he might refresh his family and his flock after the toil of a long journey; for he had found no quiet resting-place till he came thither. And therefore he gave to that place the name of Succoth, or “Tents,” because he had not dared firmly to plant his foot elsewhere. For though he had pitched tents in many other... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:1-20

Jacob and Esau, or the brothers reconciled. I. THE MEETING OF THE BROTHERS . 1. The approach of Esau . 2. The advance of Jacob . 3. The reconciliation of both . The conflict of emotions in the breast of Esau was brought to a decision by the sight of Jacob, which at once cast the balance on the side of fraternal affection. Old memories of boyhood and home revived in the bosom of the stalwart hunter as he looked on his twin-brother, and, under the impulse of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:1-20

The fruits of prayer. The " prince " who has been lifted by the grace of God out of the humiliation of his fear and shame to the height of his favor at the throne of the Most High now reveals his princely power. He takes captive Esau's heart; he blesses him in the name of God, he bestows his gifts upon him. Notice the fruits of Divine discipline in the patriarch . I. THE THEOCRATIC FEELING IS ALIVE IN JACOB 'S HEART . He puts the handmaids first, Leah next, Rachel... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:12

And he ( i . e . Esau) said (in further token of his amity), Let us take our journey, and let us go ,—but whether he intended to accompany Jacob on his way (Keil, Kalisch, et alii ) or invited Jacob to go with him to Mount Seir (Ainsworth, Clericus) is uncertain. On the first hypothesis it is difficult to explain how Esau came to be traveling in the same direction as his brother, while the adoption of the second will serve in some measure to elucidate Jacob's language in Genesis... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:12

Worldly companionship. "And he said, Let us take our journey, and let us go, and I will go before thee." The offer probably made with kindly intention. No sign of bitterness in Esau's feelings; but ignorance of the necessities of Jacob's march. Jacob knew it was not possible with safety (cf. Psalms 137:4 ; 1 Peter 4:4 ). Reminds us of the attitude of many worldly persons towards Christians. "The carnal mind is enmity against God." Yet worldly men may have sincere regard for Christian... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:13

And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender (Joseph at this time being little over six years of age), and the flocks and herds with young (literally, giving milk; עַלוֹת , from עוּל , to give suck) are with me ,—literally, upon me , i . e . are an object of my special care, because of their condition (Rosenmüller, Keil)— and if men should over-drive them literally, and they (sc. the shepherds) will over-drive them, i . e . in order to keep... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:14

Let my lord, I pray thee ,—it is perhaps too much to explain Jacob's obsequious and deferential address to his brother (my lord) as the sign of a guilty conscience (Kalisch, Alford), when possibly politeness and humility will suffice— pass over —not cross the Jordan (Afford), since Esau was not journeying to Canaan; but simply pass on, as in Genesis 33:3 — before his servant: and I will lead on softly (literally, I will go on at my slow pace ), according as the cattle that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:15

And Esau said, Let me now leave (literally, set, or place ) with thee (as an escort or guard) some of the folk — i.e. armed followers ( vide Genesis 33:1 )— that are with me . But of even this proposal Jacob appears to have been apprehensive. And he said, What needeth it ! (literally, For what, or wherefore, this? ) let me find grace in the sight of my lord— meaning either, I am satisfied, since thou art gracious to me (Vatablus),—ἱκανὸν ὅτι ευ}ron... read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 33:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:1-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 33:15

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