CONTENTS As was before remarked of the faithful, every minute circumstance is recorded by the Holy Ghost, which concerns the church: so is this Chapter, the domestic occurrences of Jacob's family, occupy more attention than the history of all the world beside, in that period. The sacred historian r... [ Continue Reading ]
A well of water was considered a great treasure in those hot eastern countries. Hence Jesus is often spoken of under that similitude. Isaiah 32:2; John 7:37; John 7:37.... [ Continue Reading ]
Acts 7:2... [ Continue Reading ]
How sweetly is the Lord Jesus represented under the similitude of a shepherd! John 10:1. And how delightfully is the church represented as his flock. Song of Solomon 1:7. Rachael's name signifies a sheep.... [ Continue Reading ]
How the Lord directed Jacob's way! Psalms 32:8.... [ Continue Reading ]
Brother, here means no more than a relation.... [ Continue Reading ]
It is profitable to remark, of whom these things were spoken in after ages; our great kinsman after the flesh. Ephesians 5:30.... [ Continue Reading ]
How striking is that scripture, in which the Holy Ghost takes notice of this event: Hosea 12:12. Reader! do not overlook in this precious lesson, what interest a covenant God takes, in even the seemingly small concerns of his people.... [ Continue Reading ]
Labours of love are always apparently short and sweet. Hebrews 6:10. But what were the services of the Redeemer for his spouse, the church, and for whom he travailed in soul: Isaiah 53:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
See Judges 14:12.... [ Continue Reading ]
Some have thought that by the two wives of Jacob, are represented the two churches, the Jew and the Gentile.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reuben means See a son.... [ Continue Reading ]
Simeon signifies hearing.... [ Continue Reading ]
Levi means joined. See Numbers 18:2.... [ Continue Reading ]
It was common among the Patriarchs, to give names to their children, such as might be expressive of somewhat remarkable. 1 Samuel 1:20. Judah signifies praise. REFLECTIONS Reader! remark in this Chapter, how the Lord conducts the steps of his people, when he graciously brings them into the bond of... [ Continue Reading ]