Genesis 28:5 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 28:1-5

Jacob had no sooner obtained the blessing than immediately he was forced to flee from his country; and, as it if were not enough that he was a stranger and sojourner there, he must go to be more so, and no better than an exile, in another country. Now Jacob fled into Syria, Hos. 12:12. He was blessed with plenty of corn and wine, and yet he went away poor, was blessed with government, and yet went out to service, a hard service. This was, 1. Perhaps to correct him for his dealing fraudulently... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:5

And Isaac sent away Jacob ,.... From Beersheba; not in anger, or in a dishonourable way, but took his leave of him no doubt in an affectionate manner; as it is clear he went with his blessing, and had his good wishes for a prosperous journey: and he went to Padanaram ; which from Beersheba, according to some F8 Bunting's Travels, p. 72. , was four hundred and eighty miles: unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian ; some versions make Laban to be the Syrian, others Bethuel; it is a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:5

Bethuel the Syrian - Literally the Aramean, so called, not because he was of the race of Aram the son of Shem, but because he dwelt in that country which had been formerly possessed by the descendants of Aram. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

Jacob and Esau, or diverging paths. I. JACOB 'S JOURNEY TO PADAN - ARAM . 1. The path of duty . Entered on in obedience to his mother's wish and his father's commandment, it was an e vide nce of filial piety. It is the token of a good son that he "hears the instruction of his father, and forsakes not the taw of his mother" ( Proverbs 1:8 ). Sons come to mature age should respect and, where not inconsistent with allegiance to God, yield submission to parental... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

Life with, and life without, God. The divergence of the two representative men is seen in this short statement of their marriage relations. 1. Domestic life under the blessing of God and apart from that blessing. 2. The true blessing is the blessing of Abraham, the blessing which God has already provided, promised, and secured. 3. The heir of the blessing must be sent away and learn by experience how to use it. 4. The disinherited man, who has scorned his opportunity,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

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

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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 28:5

Genesis 28:5. Isaac sent away Jacob, &c.— It has been generally supposed, though without any warrant from the text, that Isaac sent away this son, the heir of the promise, to walk quite alone all this long journey into Syria. I cannot conceive, that even in those times, simple as they were, such a step would have been taken: and I apprehend, that the reason which is given for this proceeding in Isaac and Rebekah rather proves the contrary: they sent him away privately, it is supposed,... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 28:1-5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 28:5

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:1-9

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Genesis 28:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Genesis 28:5

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