Genesis 33:14

14. I will lead on softly That is, I will proceed gently .

According as the cattle Hebrews, according to the foot of the work; that is, the possessions acquired by my work . The English version, though not literal, gives the real meaning .

Until I come… unto Seir These words naturally give the impression that Jacob promises to move steadily along until he should reach Mt. Seir; but as soon as Esau departs, he proceeds to Shechem, and never went to Seir at all. But a little reflection will show the impropriety of construing his action thus. Esau was probably not yet settled in Mount Seir, (see note on Genesis 32:3,) but, during this interview, had told Jacob of his acquisitions and of his purpose to remove thither; and Jacob’s promise to visit him there was necessarily indefinite as to time . The brothers met again at the burial of their father Isaac . Genesis 35:29.