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4And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.

Genesis 33:4

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 1-4)

Here, I. Jacob discovered Esau’s approach, Gen. 33:1. Some think that his lifting up his eyes denotes his cheerfulness and confidence, in opposition to a dejected countenance; having by prayer committed his case to God, he went on his way, and his countenance was no more sad , 1 Sam. 1:18. Note, Those that have cast their care upon God may look before them with satisfaction and composure of mind, ...

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