Genesis 29:14

“And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Laban said to him, surely thou art my bone and my flesh,.... Nearly allied in blood, being his sister's son:

and…

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,…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

My bone and my flesh - One of my nearest relatives.

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

my bone and my flesh See note on Gen 2:23, and cf. Gen 37:27. Laban readily acknowledges the relationship which Jacob…

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