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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 32:7

Gen 32:7 Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that [was] with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands; Ver. 7. Then Jacob was greatly afraid. ] This was his weakness, and may be ours in like case, as looking to the present peril, and "forgetting the consolation," as the apostle speaketh, Hebrews 12:5 , that he might have drawn from the promise of God, and presence of angels. Faith quelleth and killeth distrustful fears: but Satan, in a... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 32:7

greatly: Exodus 14:10, Psalms 18:4, Psalms 18:5, Psalms 31:13, Psalms 55:4, Psalms 55:5, Psalms 61:2, Psalms 142:4, Matthew 8:26, John 16:33, Acts 14:22, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 1:8-2 Samuel :, 2 Timothy 3:12 distressed: Genesis 35:3, Psalms 107:6 and he: Psalms 112:5, Proverbs 2:11, Isaiah 28:26, Matthew 10:16 Reciprocal: Genesis 32:10 - two bands Genesis 33:1 - And he 1 Samuel 30:6 - was greatly 2 Chronicles 20:3 - feared Job 5:8 - seek Psalms 77:2 - In the Psalms 118:5 - called... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Genesis 32:7

Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed: and he divided the people that was with him, and the flocks, and herds, and the camels, into two bands;Then Jacob was greatly afraid and distressed — A lively apprehension of danger, may very well consist with a humble confidence in God's power and promise. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 32:7

7. Jacob was greatly afraid The report of his messengers might naturally have this effect on Jacob . He had fled from his brother because of his threat to kill him, (Genesis 27:41,) and now his coming with a body of four hundred men seemed ominous of a purpose of vengeance . “His excited imagination saw his wives and children murdered; his ill-gotten flocks destroyed; and himself struck by the fatal blow or chained in ignominious fetters. Agony and fear overpowered him, but that agony was... read more

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