Genesis 31:28 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

To kiss my sons and my daughters, as was usual at the parting of friends. See Poole on "Genesis 29:11". But indeed Jacob took the wisest course for the security of his person and estate, especially having the direction and protection of God in it.

Genesis 31:28

28 And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.