Genesis 29:10
“And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of Laban his mother's brother,.... Coming with her flock…
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
Jacob went near, and rolled the stone - Probably the flock of Laban was the last of those which had a right to the well;…
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
went near, and rolled Jacob disregards the rule of the well; and at the risk of incurring the wrath of the local…