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Genesis 28:10-22
The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10-22
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Matthew Henry on Genesis 28:10-15Genesis 28:10-15 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryJacob's conduct hitherto, as recorded, was not that of one who simply feared and trusted in God. But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked only to God to make him to dwell in safety, and he could lie down and sleep…Jacob's Vision at Bethel. (b. c. 1760.)Genesis 28:10-15 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJACOB'S VISION AT BETHEL. (B. C. 1760.) We have here Jacob upon his journey towards Syria, in a very desolate condition, like one that was sent to seek his fortune; but we find that, though he was alone, yet he was not…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10Genesis 28:10 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Jacob went out from Beersheba,—in obedience to his father's commandment to seek a wife (Genesis 28:2), but also in compliance with his mother's counsel to evade the wrath of Esau (Genesis 27:43; cf. Hosea 12:12. On…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10-22Genesis 28:10-22 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob at Bethel, or heaven opened. I. THE LONELY SLEEPER. 1. His desolate condition. Exiled from home, fleeing from the murderous resentment of a brother, o'er-canopied by the star-lit firmament, remote from human habit…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10-22Genesis 28:10-22 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob's dream. Where revelations had been vouchsafed it was supposed that they would be repeated. The stony pillow on which the weary head rested may be changed by the visitation of Divine grace into the meeting-place o…
commentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 28:10-15Jacob's conduct hitherto, as recorded, was not that of one who simply feared and trusted in God. But now in trouble, obliged to flee, he looked only to God to make him to dwell in safety, and he could lie down and sleep…Matthew HenrycommentaryJacob's Vision at Bethel. (b. c. 1760.)JACOB'S VISION AT BETHEL. (B. C. 1760.) We have here Jacob upon his journey towards Syria, in a very desolate condition, like one that was sent to seek his fortune; but we find that, though he was alone, yet he was not…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10-22Jacob at Bethel, or heaven opened. I. THE LONELY SLEEPER. 1. His desolate condition. Exiled from home, fleeing from the murderous resentment of a brother, o'er-canopied by the star-lit firmament, remote from human habit…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10-22Jacob's dream. Where revelations had been vouchsafed it was supposed that they would be repeated. The stony pillow on which the weary head rested may be changed by the visitation of Divine grace into the meeting-place o…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:10And Jacob went out from Beersheba,—in obedience to his father's commandment to seek a wife (Genesis 28:2), but also in compliance with his mother's counsel to evade the wrath of Esau (Genesis 27:43; cf. Hosea 12:12. On…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:11And he lighted upon a certain place,—literally, he struck upon the place; i.e. either the place best suited for him to rest in (Inglis), or the place appointed for him by God (Ainsworth, Bush), or more probably the well…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:12A stairway to heaven. "And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. Jacob in fear of his life leaves home. The last kiss of his mother is taken. During the day Jacob goes…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 28:12And he dreamed. This dream, which has been pronounced "beautifully ingenious," "clever" and "philosophical," the work of a later Hebrew poet and not of Jacob (De Wette), was not wonderful considering the state of mind a…Joseph S. Exell and contributors