Genesis 33

Genesis 33:1

men = Hebrew sing, ’ish (App-14), as we use the expression “400 foot”. When plural, used only of angels.

Genesis 33:4

and kissed him. This is one of the Hebrew words with “extraordinary points”, to show that the Massorites thought it should be omitted. See App-31. It should read, “and fell on his neck and wept”; without kissing. This is the custom in Genesis. Compare Genesis 45:14; Genesis 46:29.

Genesis 33:9

enough = abundance, plenty.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said. Figure of speech Ellipsis. (App-6). Ellipsis should be supplied thus: “Jacob [refused, and] said. "

Genesis 33:13

men. Samaritan Pentateuch and Septuagint read “I”.

Genesis 33:15

What needeth it? Hebrew What for? or Why so? Figure of speech Erotesis and Ellipsis (App-6)= Why [have] anything?

Genesis 33:17

booths. Hebrew. succoth. Hence the name. First occurance.

Genesis 33:18

came to Shalem, a city of Shechem; read, came in peace to the city of Shechem; the Hebrew Shalem means peace.

Genesis 33:19

Hamor. Probably a title, like Abimelech and Pharaoh.

Genesis 33:20

El-elohe-Israel - “GOD-the God-of-Israel”, but not the place for this altar. Compare Genesis 35:1.