Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 33:17

Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 33:17 - 33:17

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Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 33:17 - 33:17

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This Chapter Verse Commentaries:

33:1 - 33:16
33:9 - 33:9
33:11 - 33:11
33:13 - 33:13
33:17 - 33:17
33:18 - 33:18
33:19 - 33:20

Gen_33:17

Jacob journeyed to Succoth

Lessons

1.

Providence in love carrieth on his own after removing of blocks from their way.

2. The movings and journeyings of his own, providence guides, as of the wicked, but with distinction.

3. Esau under providence may be carried to Seir, strong mountains, but Jacob to Succoth, a poor cottage and a booth..

4. Under providence it concerns good householders to build shelters, for themselves, families, and cattle.

5. Such common works of saints are recorded as pleasing unto God.

6. Jacob’s seed are careful to keep booth-providences in remembrance, Name of place showeth this. (G. Hughes, B. D.)