Genesis 28:2
Genesis 28:2 in Multiple Translations
“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.
Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother’s father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother’s brother.
Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother’s father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother’s brother.
But go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father, and there get yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
“Leave right away and go to Paddan-aram, to the home of Bethuel, your mother's father. Find yourself a wife there—a daughter of Laban, your mother's brother.
Arise, get thee to Padan Aram to the house of Bethuel thy mothers father, and thence take thee a wife of the daughters of Laban thy mothers brother.
rise, go to Padan-Aram, to the house of Bethuel, thy mother's father, and take for thyself from thence a wife, of the daughters of Laban, thy mother's brother;
Arise, go to Paddan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father. Take a wife from there from the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.
Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother.
But go, and take a journey to Mesopotamia of Syria, to the house of Bathuel thy mother’s father, and take thee a wife thence of the daughters of Laban thy uncle.
Instead, go right away to Paddan-Aram in northwest Mesopotamia, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel. Ask one of the daughters of your mother’s brother Laban to marry you.
I want you to marry somebody from our family. So leave this place straight away, and go to Paddan Aram country. Your mother’s father Bethuel, he lives in that place. And your mother’s brother Laban, he lives there too. I want you to pick one of Laban’s daughters and marry her.”
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 28:2
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Genesis 28:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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ק֥וּם
לֵךְ֙
פַּדֶּ֣נָֽ/ה
אֲרָ֔ם
בֵּ֥יתָ/ה
בְתוּאֵ֖ל
אֲבִ֣י
אִמֶּ֑/ךָ
וְ/קַח
לְ/ךָ֤
מִ/שָּׁם֙
אִשָּׁ֔ה
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
לָבָ֖ן
אֲחִ֥י
אִמֶּֽ/ךָ
ק֥וּם
qûwm
H6965
-kamai
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לֵךְ֙
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
פַּדֶּ֣נָֽ/ה
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
N-proper | Suff
אֲרָ֔ם
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
N-proper
בֵּ֥יתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms | Suff
בְתוּאֵ֖ל
Bᵉthûwʼêl
H1328
Bethuel
N-proper
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms
אִמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
וְ/קַח
lâqach
H3947
to take
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לְ/ךָ֤
Prep | Suff
מִ/שָּׁם֙
shâm
H8033
there
Prep | Adv
אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
Prep | N-fp
לָבָ֖ן
Lâbân
H3837
Laban
N-proper
אֲחִ֥י
ʼâch
H251
brother
N-ms
אִמֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:2
ק֥וּם
qûwm
H6965
"-kamai"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
לֵךְ֙
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
פַּדֶּ֣נָֽ/ה
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
N-proper | Suff
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
אֲרָ֔ם
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
N-proper
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
בֵּ֥יתָ/ה
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
בְתוּאֵ֖ל
Bᵉthûwʼêl
H1328
"Bethuel"
N-proper
Bethuel was a nephew of Abraham and the father of Rebekah, who married Isaac in Genesis 24-25. The name means 'man of God' or 'dweller in God', and it is also the name of a town in the southern region of Simeon.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.22.22; son of: Nahor (H5152H) and Milcah (H4435); brother of: Uz (H5780H), Buz (H0938), Kemuel (H7055), Chesed (H3777), Hazo (H2375), Pildash (H6394), Jidlaph (H3044) and Tebah (H2875); half-brother of: Gaham (H1514), Tahash (H8477) and Maacah (H4601); father of: Rebekah (H7259) and Laban (H3837A) § Bethuel = "God destroys" or "man of God" or "dweller in God" nephew of Abraham, son of Nahor by Milcah, father of Rebekah
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: Bethuel. Compare H1329 (בְּתוּל). See also: Genesis 22:22; Genesis 24:50; 1 Chronicles 4:30.
אֲבִ֣י
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
אִמֶּ֑/ךָ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
וְ/קַח
lâqach
H3947
"to take"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
This Hebrew word means to take or get something, and it is used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to take a wife, to take possession of something, or to receive a gift. For example, in Genesis 2:22, God takes a rib from Adam to create Eve.
Definition: : take 1) to take, get, fetch, lay hold of, seize, receive, acquire, buy, bring, marry, take a wife, snatch, take away 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to take, take in the hand 1a2) to take and carry along 1a3) to take from, take out of, take, carry away, take away 1a4) to take to or for a person, procure, get, take possession of, select, choose, take in marriage, receive, accept 1a5) to take up or upon, put upon 1a6) to fetch 1a7) to take, lead, conduct 1a8) to take, capture, seize 1a9) to take, carry off 1a10) to take (vengeance) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be captured 1b2) to be taken away, be removed 1b3) to be taken, brought unto 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to be taken from or out of 1c2) to be stolen from 1c3) to be taken captive 1c4) to be taken away, be removed 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be taken unto, be brought unto 1d2) to be taken out of 1d3) to be taken away 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to take hold of oneself 1e2) to flash about (of lightning)
Usage: Occurs in 909 OT verses. KJV: accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. See also: Genesis 2:15; Genesis 34:17; Exodus 30:23.
לְ/ךָ֤
""
Prep | Suff
מִ/שָּׁם֙
shâm
H8033
"there"
Prep | Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.
אִשָּׁ֔ה
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
מִ/בְּנ֥וֹת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
לָבָ֖ן
Lâbân
H3837
"Laban"
N-proper
Refers to Laban, a person in the Bible, or a place in the desert where the Israelites camped.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.24.29; son of: Bethuel (H1328A); brother of: Rebekah (H7259); father of: Rachel (H7354) and Leah (H3812) § Laban = "white" son of Bethuel, brother of Rebekah, and father of Leah and Rachel
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Laban. See also: Genesis 24:29; Genesis 30:40; Deuteronomy 1:1.
אֲחִ֥י
ʼâch
H251
"brother"
N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a brother or male sibling, but it can also refer to a close relative, friend, or someone with a similar relationship. It is used to describe the bond between brothers, like the relationship between Cain and Abel in Genesis.
Definition: : male-sibling 1) brother 1a) brother of same parents 1b) half-brother (same father) 1c) relative, kinship, same tribe 1d) each to the other (reciprocal relationship) 1e) (fig.) of resemblance
Usage: Occurs in 572 OT verses. KJV: another, brother(-ly); kindred, like, other. Compare also the proper names beginning with 'Ah-' or 'Ahi-'. See also: Genesis 4:2; Genesis 42:13; Numbers 25:6.
אִמֶּֽ/ךָ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
Study Notes — Genesis 28:2
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- Genesis 28:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
- Sermons on Genesis 28:2
Context — Jacob’s Departure
1So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded.
2“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.
3May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. 4And may He give the blessing of Abraham to you and your descendants, so that you may possess the land where you dwell as a foreigner, the land God gave to Abraham.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 25:20 | and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean. |
| 2 | Hosea 12:12 | Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife— for a wife he tended sheep. |
| 3 | Genesis 24:50 | Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. |
| 4 | Genesis 22:20–23 | Some time later, Abraham was told, “Milcah has also borne sons to your brother Nahor: Uz the firstborn, his brother Buz, Kemuel (the father of Aram), Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.” And Bethuel became the father of Rebekah. Milcah bore these eight sons to Abraham’s brother Nahor. |
| 5 | Genesis 24:29 | Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring. |
| 6 | Genesis 35:9 | After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. |
| 7 | Genesis 24:15–24 | Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again. So the servant ran to meet her and said, “Please let me have a little water from your jar.” “Drink, my lord,” she replied, and she quickly lowered her jar to her hands and gave him a drink. After she had given him a drink, she said, “I will also draw water for your camels, until they have had enough to drink.” And she quickly emptied her jar into the trough and ran back to the well to draw water, until she had drawn water for all his camels. Meanwhile, the man watched her silently to see whether or not the LORD had made his journey a success. And after the camels had finished drinking, he took out a gold ring weighing a beka, and two gold bracelets for her wrists weighing ten shekels. “Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” |
| 8 | Genesis 46:15 | These are the sons of Leah born to Jacob in Paddan-aram, in addition to his daughter Dinah. The total number of sons and daughters was thirty-three. |
| 9 | Genesis 28:5 | So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau. |
| 10 | Genesis 32:10 | I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps. |
Genesis 28:2 Summary
In Genesis 28:2, Isaac tells Jacob to go to Paddan-aram to find a wife from among his relatives, because he wants Jacob to marry someone who shares his faith and values. This shows how important it is for us to choose friends and spouses who will support and encourage us in our walk with God, as seen in Genesis 28:1 and supported by Proverbs 22:6. By following Isaac's instructions, Jacob is able to find a wife who is a good match for him and to maintain his family's spiritual traditions. This teaches us to seek wise counsel and guidance from others, and to prioritize our faith and values in our relationships, as encouraged in Proverbs 11:14 and Proverbs 15:22.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Isaac instruct Jacob to go to Paddan-aram to find a wife?
Isaac wanted Jacob to marry within their own family and faith, as seen in Genesis 28:2, to maintain their spiritual heritage and avoid marrying Canaanite women, as commanded in Genesis 28:1.
Who was Bethuel and what was his relationship to Jacob?
Bethuel was Jacob's mother's father, making him Jacob's maternal grandfather, as mentioned in Genesis 28:2, and the father of Laban, Jacob's uncle.
Why was it important for Jacob to take a wife from among the daughters of Laban?
Taking a wife from among the daughters of Laban was important because it allowed Jacob to marry within his own family and maintain the family's spiritual traditions, as seen in Genesis 28:2, and avoid intermarrying with the Canaanites, as warned against in Genesis 28:1 and Deuteronomy 7:3-4.
What can we learn from Isaac's instructions to Jacob about finding a spouse?
We can learn the importance of seeking a spouse who shares our faith and values, as Isaac desired for Jacob, and the need for parental guidance and wisdom in making life decisions, as seen in Genesis 28:1-4 and supported by Proverbs 22:6.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can seek God's guidance in my own life, just as Isaac sought to guide Jacob in Genesis 28:1-4?
- How can I balance my desire for independence with the need for wise counsel and guidance from others, as Jacob received from Isaac in Genesis 28:1-4?
- In what ways can I prioritize my spiritual heritage and maintain my faith, just as Isaac desired for Jacob in Genesis 28:1-4?
- What are some potential consequences of ignoring God's guidance or disobeying His commands, as warned against in Genesis 28:1 and Deuteronomy 7:3-4?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:2
Arise, go to Padanaram,.... Of this place, [See comments 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
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:2
Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
The house of Bethuel. See ,23 25:20.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
Genesis 28:2 Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother’ s father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother’ s brother.Ver. 2. Arise, go to Padanaram.] Jacob was no sooner blest, but banished. So our Saviour was no sooner out of the water of baptism, and had heard, "This is my beloved Son," &c., but he was presently in the fire of temptation, and heard, "If thou be the Son," &c. When Hezekiah had set all in good order, then up came Sennacherib with an army. God puts his people to it; and often, after sweetest feelings.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
(2) Padan-aram.—See Note on Genesis 25:20. Throughout this verse Isaac shows a much more intimate acquaintance with the family at Haran than was possessed by Abraham. (Comp. Genesis 24:4.) And though we gather from Genesis 28:5 that Bethuel was now dead, yet it is evident that he was a person of more importance than is supposed by the Rabbins, who ascribe to his feebleness or death the prominent part taken by Laban in his sister’s marriage. It was this greater knowledge which made Isaac send Jacob in person, and not a deputy. With a few trusty attendants he would journey till he reached the usual caravan route which led through Damascus to Haran. and would then attach himself to some trading company for escort and society.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
Verse 2. Go to Padan-aram] This mission, in its spirit and design, is nearly the same as that in Genesis 24:1-4, c., which see. 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, that he went on foot with his staff in his hand; nor is there even the most indirect mention of any attendants, nor is it probable there were any. He no doubt took provisions with him sufficient to carry him to the nearest encampment or village on the way, where he would naturally recruit his bread and water to carry him to the next stage, and so on. The oil that he poured on the pillar might be a little of that which he had brought for his own use, and can be no rational arguement of his having a stock of provisions, servants, camels, &c., for which it has been gravely brought. He had God alone with him.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 28:2
2. Paddan-aram] See note on Genesis 25:20. This is the name given by P (cf. Genesis 31:18, Genesis 33:18, Genesis 35:9; Genesis 35:26, Genesis 46:15) to the region which in the J narrative is called “Haran”: another indication of the literary distinctness of this passage from that which immediately precedes it: see Genesis 27:43.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 28:2
2. Padan-aram — See on Genesis 24:10.
Sermons on Genesis 28:2
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(Genesis) Genesis 33:18-20 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the sad and sordid chapter in the life of Jacob, who is now known as Israel. Jacob's life reflects a growth and development in his relationshi |
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(Genesis) - Part 22 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of opening up the wells of truth in the church. They emphasize the need to dig up and uncover the teachings of the Apostles th |
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John 1:49-2:4 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom delves into the importance of understanding the depth of the Divine Scriptures through careful study and prayer. He contrasts the confessions of Peter and Nathanael |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:50-57 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the story of Abraham's servant finding a wife for Isaac. The servant is eager to return to his master, but the family of the potential bride |
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(Genesis) Genesis 24:1 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Genesis chapter 24, which tells the story of Abraham sending his servant to find a bride for his son Isaac. The preacher emphasizes the lead |
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God's Will for Young People by Peet Botha | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the six things that happened in the lives of Martin and Lisa. The congregation experiences the serenity of God and acknowledges that what has |
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The Holy Ghost Is Received by Faith! by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the necessity of receiving the Holy Spirit through faith, urging believers to actively seek this divine gift. He highlights that the Holy Spirit empowers |