Genesis 30:15
“And she said unto her, Is it a small matter that thou hast taken my husband? and wouldest thou take away my son's mandrakes also? And Rachel said, Therefore he shall lie with thee to night for thy son's mandrakes.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Leah said, God hath given me my hire,.... Of the mandrakes with which she had hired of Rachel a night's lodging with…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 30:1-43
- Jacob’s Family and Wealth 6. דן dān, Dan, “judge, lord.” 8. נפתלי naptālı̂y, Naphtali, “wrestling.” 11. גד gād,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thou hast taken my husband - It appears probable that Rachel had found means to engross the whole of Jacob's affection…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 30:14-24
Here is, I. Leah fruitful again, after she had, for some time, left off bearing. Jacob, it should seem, associated more…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Genesis 30:1-24
Gen 29:31 to Gen 30:24. Birth of Jacob's Children
31 35 (J); Gen 30:1-24 (J, E and P)
In this section is narrated the…
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