Genesis 29:15
“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Laban said unto Jacob, because thou art my brother,.... Or nephew, his sister's son; see Gill on Gen 29:12,…
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
Because thou art my brother, etc. - Though thou art my nearest relative, yet I have no right to thy services without…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:15-30
Here is, I. The fair contract made between Laban and Jacob, during the month that Jacob spent there as a guest, Gen…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 29:15-30
Jacob's Marriage with Leah and Rachel
15. Because … brother Lit. "art thou a brother, and shouldest thou serve me for…