Genesis 28:1-5 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 28:1

And Isaac called Jacob ,.... Or therefore F4 ויקרא "itaque", V. L. Schmidt, Tigurine version, Junius & Tremellius, Piscator; "igitur", Drusius. , because of what Rebekah had said to him, related in the latter part of the preceding chapter, he sent for Jacob to come to him from his tent or apartment where he was, or from the field where he was keeping the flocks; thus paying a great regard to what his wife Rebekah had suggested to him, and which appeared to him very right and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:2

Arise, go to Padanaram ,.... Of this place; see Gill on Genesis 25:20 ; either he is bid to go directly, in haste and alone; perhaps by this time Rebekah had given Isaac some hint of the ill design of Esau against him, which made Isaac the more urgent upon him to be gone, as well as it was high time he had took to himself a wife: to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father ; who though now dead in all probability, yet the house and family went by his name: and take thee a wife from... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:3

And God Almighty bless thee ,.... This is not a new blessing, distinct from that in Genesis 28:1 , but the same; there it is expressed in general, here the particulars of it are given; and by which it appears, that Isaac's blessing Jacob was a prayer, wishing a blessing from God upon him, and was the prayer of faith, delivered out under the spirit of prophecy; and they are blessed indeed that are blessed of God, and they must needs be blessed who are blessed by the Almighty; for what is it... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:4

And give thee the blessing of Abraham, to thee, and to thy seed with thee ,.... Which was promised to Abraham, and was entailed upon Isaac and his seed, and now upon Jacob and his seed, which follows: that thou mayest inherit the land wherein thou art a stranger, which God gave to Abraham ; the land of Canaan, which was given to Abraham by promise, but not in possession; he was a sojourner and stranger in it, and so Isaac had been all his days, and now Jacob, who through the blessing was... 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 28:1

And Isaac called Jacob - See note on Genesis 27:46 . And blessed him - Now voluntarily and cheerfully confirmed to him the blessing, which he had before obtained through subtlety. It was necessary that he should have this confirmation previously to his departure; else, considering the way in which he had obtained both the birthright and the blessing, he might be doubtful, according to his own words, whether he might not have got a curse instead of a blessing. As the blessing now... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:2

Go to Padan-aram - This mission, in its spirit and design, is nearly the same as that in Genesis 24 (note). There have been several ingenious conjectures concerning the retinue which Jacob had, or might have had, for his journey; and by some he has been supposed to have been well attended. Of this nothing is mentioned here, and the reverse seems to be intimated elsewhere. It appears, from Genesis 28:11 , that he lodged in the open air, with a stone for his pillow; and from Genesis 32:10 ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:3

That thou mayest be a multitude of people - עמים לקהל likhal ammim . There is something very remarkable in the original words: they signify literally for an assembly, congregation, or church of peoples; referring no doubt to the Jewish Church in the wilderness, but more particularly to the Christian Church, composed of every kindred, and nation, and people, and tongue. This is one essential part of the blessing of Abraham. See Genesis 28:4 . read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:4

Give thee the blessing of Abraham - May he confirm the inheritance with all its attendant blessings to thee, to the exclusion of Esau; as he did to me, to the exclusion of Ishmael. But, according to St. Paul, much more than this is certainly intended here, for it appears, from Galatians 3:6-14 , that the blessing of Abraham, which is to come upon the Gentiles through Jesus Christ, comprises the whole doctrine of justification by faith, and its attendant privileges, viz., redemption from... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:1

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 28:4

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 28:4

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