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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 32:1

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And Jacob went on his way, etc.] From Gilead towards the land of Canaan: and the angels of God met him; to comfort and help him, to protect and defend him, to keep him in all his ways, that nothing hurt him, (<199111>Psalm 91:11,12); these are ministering spirits sent forth by God to minister to his people, the heirs of salvation; and such an one Jacob was.
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