CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 33:3. Bowed himself to the ground seven times.] “He bowed
himself after the Eastern fashion, bending the body so that the face
nearly touches the ground. The text gives us to understand that these
obeisances were not made on the same spot, but one after another as he
approa... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.—
Genesis 33:17. Made booths for his cattle.] “_Booths,_ or folds,
composed of upright stakes wattled together, and sheltered with leafy
branches.” (_Murphy._)—
GENESIS 33:18. SHALEM, A CITY OF SHECHEM.] “It seems very improbable
that the word Shalem should be a proper name, as the... [ Continue Reading ]