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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 32 - Introduction

The angels of God meet Jacob: he sends messengers to Esau, with presents, to soften him. Jacob wrestles all night with God, and prevails, and is thence named Israel.

Before Christ 1897.

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    (J, E.) Jacob at Mahanaim and Penuel 1 2. Jacob at Mahanaim. 3 12. The Approach of Esau, and Jacob's Prayer. 13 21. Jacob's Present to Esau. 22 32. Jacob's Wrestling with the Angel. In this s...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    PART THIRTY-SIX RECAPITULATION: SURVEY OF THE PATRIARCHAL AGE From _A Class-Book of Old Testament History,_ pp. 73-76 by G. F. Maclear, D.D. Published by Macmillan, London, 1881, now long out of pri...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 God (a-4) Heb. _ Elohim_ , the plural of _ Eloah_ , 'the Supreme'. It is Deity in the absolute sense. _ Elohim_ will, in the text, appear only in the name of _ Jehovah Elohim_ ; moreover, when _...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 32 This chapter informs us of Jacob's proceeding on in his journey, and of his being met and guarded by an host of angels, Genesis 32:1; of his sending messengers to his broth...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2265. B.C. 1739._ Jacob is still upon his journey toward Canaan; and never did so many memorable things occur in any march, as in this of Jacob's little family. By the way he meets, ( 1,) _ Wi...

  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 Iacobs vision at Mahanaim. 3 His message to Esau. 6 He is afraid of Esaus comming. 9 He prayeth for deliuerance. 13 Hee sendeth a present to Esau. 24 He wrestleth with an Angel at Peniel, where...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Jacob's vision at Mahanaim, His fear of Esau. (1-8) Jacob's earnest prayer for deliverance, He prepares a present for Esau. (9-23) He wrestles with the Angel. (24-32)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    EVENTS IN JACOB'S LIFE UP TO THE DEATH OF ISAAC (GENESIS 32:3 TO GENESIS 35:1) Jacob Meets With His Brother Esau (Genesis 32:3 to Genesis 33:17)

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