Genesis 48:16 Commentary - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Note the three titles in verses: Gen 48:15, Gen 48:16.The Angel = the creature form of the second person as the messenger of Jehovah (Elohim as consecrated by oath). This form not assumed for the occasion, but for permanent communion with His creatures (Gen 3:8; Gen 15:1; Gen 17:1; Gen 18:1, Gen 18:2; Gen 28:13; Gen 32:24, Gen 32:30. Exo 23:20, Exo 23:21. Num 22:21. Jos 5:13-15. Pro 8:22-31. Mal 3:1. Col 1:15. Rev 3:14).
redeemed. Hebrew. g'aal = to redeem (by payment of charge).
See note on Exo 6:6.
grow = swarm as fishes. earth, or the land.
Consult other comments:
Genesis 48:16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Genesis 48:16 - Calvin's Complete Commentary
Genesis 48:16 - The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Genesis 48:16 - Adam Clarke's Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
Genesis 48:16 - Commentary on the Holy Bible by Thomas Coke
Genesis 48:16 - Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
Genesis 48:16 - Geneva Bible Notes
Genesis 48:16 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible
Genesis 48:16 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Genesis 48:16 - English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole
Genesis 48:16 - Scofield Reference Bible Notes
Genesis 48:16 - John Trapp's Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics

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