Genesis 36:1 "...Esau, who is Edom" Given name of Esau, referred to as Edom or red. Commentaries say reference to his color when he was born, but also possibly a reference to the red stew which he traded for his birthright. His descendants are referred to as Edomites. 6-8 "...Esau...went to a country away from …
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Bible Study Notes on Genesis 35 – 20161206
Genesis 35:1 "...go up to Bethel..." After all that had happened in the last chapter, God instructs Jacob to return to where he first met Him. A good lesson for all to learn. When we have messed up life by doing things our way and leaving God out, He is merciful with us and allows …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 34 – 20161204
Genesis 34:1 "...went out to see the daughters of the land" Jacob has somewhat settled in Shechem. His daughter goes out to visit the other young ladies in the area. 3 "His soul was strongly attracted to Dinah..." The text makes it appear that Shechem became attached to Dinah after he raped her. But commentaries …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 33 – 20161201
Genesis 33:1 "...Esau was coming..." Esau had passed through all of the flocks and herds which Jacob had sent to meet him. Jacob doesn't know if Esau will greet him or try to kill him. 3 "...he crossed over before them..." Jacob separated his wives and children, but he went before all of them to …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 32 – 20161129
Genesis 32:1 "...the angels of God met him" Doesn't say if this was in a vision or dream or if Jacob saw the angels and they looked like the ones he had seen in his vision at Bethel years earlier. Perhaps this was a reminder that God would keep His promises to him. 3 "...Jacob …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 31 – 20161128
Genesis 31:1 "...heard the words of Laban’s sons..." Jacob was still looking after Laban's flocks. He must have heard rumors among the servants he had who had mingled with Laban's servants. Or someone may have simply told him that they heard Laban's sons speaking of him. The rumors had a ring of truth as he …
Bible Study Notes on Genesis 30 – 20161124
Genesis 30:1 "...Rachel envied her sister..." Having children was of major importance. A woman did not feel complete unless she was able to perpetuate the line. Rachel was already in competition with her sister over Jacob. Not having children, especially when Leah was already having several, just made it worse. 2 "...God, who has withheld …
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