Genesis 28:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:5

And Isaac sent away Jacob (Rebekah only counseled, Isaac commanded): a nd he went to Padan-aram unto Laban, son of Bethel the Syrian ( vide Hosea 12:12 ), the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother . The historian here perhaps intentionally gives the first place to Jacob. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 28:1-22

- Jacob’s Journey to Haran3. 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 active life of Isaac, after which he retires from the scene. Jacob now becomes the leading figure in the sacred history. His spiritual character has yet come out to view. But even now we can discern the general distinction in the lives of the three patriarchs. Abraham’s is a life of authority and decision;... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 28:1

Genesis 28:1. Isaac blessed him That is, purposely and designedly, and in faith now confirmed that blessing to him, which before he had given him unknowingly. And hereby God confirmed Jacob’s faith against doubts and fears, and comforted him against future troubles that might befall him. And charged him Those that have the blessing must keep the charge annexed to it, and not think to separate what God has joined. Genesis 28:3-4 . God Almighty bless thee Two great promises Abraham was... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

Jacob receives Isaac’s blessing (26:34-28:9)The custom in ancient times was for the father of the household to confirm the birthright on his firstborn son by giving his special blessing just before he died. People considered this blessing to be more than just a promise; they saw it as a prophecy that carried God’s favour. Isaac knew that God’s will was for Jacob, not Esau, to receive the firstborn’s blessing (see 25:23). Yet he was determined to give the blessing to Esau, even though Esau, by... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 28:1

blessed. This blessing God endorses (verses: Genesis 28:13-15 ), by sending Jacob to Haran, as he had blessed Abraham to bring him from Haran (Genesis 12:1-3 ). Thou shalt not take. See Genesis 24:3 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 28:2

Padan-arain the plain of Syria. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 28:3

And. Note the Figure of speech Polysyndeton in verses: Gen 28:28 , Genesis 28:3 and Genesis 28:4 ( App-6 ), marking 4 items in blessing. See App-10 . GOD ALMIGHTY. EI Shaddai. See App-4 . multitude: or convocation. Hebrew. kahal. First occurance. Occurs 123 times: rendered "multitude" 3, "assembly" 17, "congregation" 86, "company" 17. "Compare Genesis 49:6 . Psalms 22:22 , Psalms 22:25 . people. Hebrew peoples. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 28:4

wherein thou art a stranger. Hebrew of thy sojournings. God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 28:1-4

"And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's brother; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. And God Almighty bless thee, and make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a company of peoples; and give the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee; that thou mayest inherit the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 28:5

"And Isaac sent away Jacob; and he went to Paddan-aram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother."It is not stated that Isaac lavishly equipped Jacob for this journey. On the other hand, Jacob long afterward mentioned that he had passed through this area "on foot with his staff in his hand" (Genesis 32:10). Some have wondered why Jacob should have been called upon to endure such hardship. But perhaps it was imperative that he should learn some of... read more

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