Commentary

Complete English and Urdu Bible commentary providing verse-by-verse explanation of the Holy Bible with clear understanding of Genesis creation, Adam and Eve, Garden of Eden, and key biblical teachings. This study guide offers spiritual insights, moral lessons, and easy explanations for readers, students, and believers to understand the Word of God deeply.

  • Genesis 35:9–11

    Context of Genesis 35:9–11 Genesis 35 describes Jacob’s return to Bethel. Earlier in his life, Jacob had encountered God at Bethel when he was fleeing from his brother Esau. Now Jacob has returned to the same general place after years of experience, family growth, difficulty, and change. Before the appearance described in verses 9–11, Jacob had followed God’s instruction to go to Bethel. He built an altar there, and the place had special significance because God had previously appeared to him…

  • Exodus 1:21

    Detailed English Explanation of Exodus 1:21 1. “And it came to pass” The verse begins with the traditional biblical expression, “And it came to pass.” It introduces an event that followed the actions of the midwives. The previous verses explain that Pharaoh had questioned the midwives because they had preserved the lives of the Hebrew boys. The…

  • Genesis 35:6–8

    What Does Genesis 35:6 Mean? The verse says that Jacob came to Luz, “that is, Bethel,” in the land of Canaan. Earlier in Genesis, Jacob had encountered God at this location while he was fleeing from his brother Esau. Genesis 28 records that Jacob called the place Bethel, meaning “house of God.”  The significance of Jacob’s return…

  • Genesis 35:5

    English Explanation of Genesis 35:5 Genesis 35:5 describes an important moment in the journey of Jacob and his household. The verse says that as they traveled, “the terror of God” came upon the cities around them, and therefore the inhabitants did not pursue Jacob’s sons. To understand this verse properly, it is helpful to consider what happens immediately before it. In Genesis 35, God tells Jacob to go up to Bethel and live there. Jacob responds by instructing…

  • Exodus 1:20

    Exodus 1:20 — Therefore God Dealt Well With the Midwives Scripture: “Therefore God dealt well with the midwives: and the people multiplied, and waxed very mighty.” — Exodus 1:20, KJV Context: This verse appears in Exodus 1, during a period when the Israelites were living in Egypt. Pharaoh had become concerned because the Israelite population was…

  • Genesis 35:2–4

    What Does “Put Away the Strange Gods” Mean? The expression “strange gods” in Genesis 35:2 refers to foreign or unauthorized objects of worship. The passage indicates that Jacob’s household possessed such objects and that they needed to be removed before the family went to Bethel. This is especially important because Jacob’s family had been exposed to the…

  • Genesis 48:10

    English Explanation of Genesis 48:10 1. “The eyes of Israel were dim for age” The first part of the verse tells us that Israel was extremely old and his eyesight had deteriorated. Jacob was in the final period of his life, and physical weakness was clearly evident. The Bible does not hide the reality of human aging. Israel had lived through many difficult experiences, including family conflict, separation from Joseph, grief over…

  • Genesis 35:1

    Detailed English Explanation 1. “And God said unto Jacob” The verse begins with the words, “And God said unto Jacob.” This establishes the source of the command. Jacob was not simply following his own feelings, plans, or personal ambitions. God Himself was directing him. Throughout the life of Jacob, God had been working through different circumstances. Jacob had experienced difficult family relationships, uncertainty, journeys, prosperity, fear, and personal transformation. Yet God had not…

  • Genesis 34:30–31

    English Explanation of Genesis 34:30–31 Genesis 34:30–31 records a serious conversation between Jacob and his sons Simeon and Levi following the troubling events involving their sister Dinah. The passage highlights several important themes: family honor, anger, revenge, consequences, fear, and the difference between human justice and righteous judgment. The events begin earlier in Genesis 34….

  • Genesis 48:7

    Detailed Explanation in English “And as for me, when I came from Padan” Jacob begins by referring to a particular period of his life. Padan, commonly understood as Paddan-aram, was the region where Jacob had lived during an important part of his early adult life. It was there that he married Leah and Rachel and…