Genesis 29:16

“And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Laban had two daughters,.... Grown up and marriageable:

and the name of the elder was Leah; which signifies labour…

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 29:15-30

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, 1882–1921

Leah The meaning of "Leah" is uncertain. According to some scholars, who see in it a totemname, it should be compared…

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