Genesis 27:44

And dwell with him certain days, until thy brother’s anger

Updated Brenton Septuagint

In The King James Version

And tarry with him a few days, until thy brother’s fury turn away;

In Context

43Now then, my son, hear my voice, and rise and depart quickly into Mesopotamia to Laban my brother into Haran.

45and rage depart from thee, and he forget what thou hast done to him; and I will send and fetch thee thence, lest at any time I should be bereaved of you both in one day.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:38These twenty years have I been with thee; thy sheep, and thy she-goats have not failed in bearing; I devoured not the rams of thy cattle.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 27:42-46

Jacob's Life Threatened by Esau. ( b. c. 1760.) 41 And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob. 42 And these words of Esau her elder son were told to Rebekah: and she sent and called Jacob her younger son, and said unto him, Behold, thy brother Esau, as touching thee, doth comfort himself, purposing to kill thee. 43 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee… Read the whole commentary →

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