Genesis 29:13
“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son,.... That there was such a man at the well,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 29:1-35
- Jacob’s Marriage 6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.” 16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.” 24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:9-14
Here we see, 1. Rachel's humility and industry: She kept her father's sheep (Gen 29:9), that is, she took the care of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Laban According to the P narrative, Gen 26:34, it was over forty years since Laban had said farewell to his sister…
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