Genesis 30:16
“And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son's mandrakes. And he lay with her that night.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Leah conceived again,.... For bearing children Jacob took more to her, and more frequently attended her apartment…
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
I have hired thee - We may remark among the Jewish women an intense desire of having children; and it seems to have been…
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…