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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Jacob kissed Rachel,.... Which he did in a way of courtesy and civility; this was done after he had acquainted her…
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 kissed Rachel - A simple and pure method by which the primitive inhabitants of the earth testified their…
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
Jacob kissed … wept This demonstrative display of feeling is Homeric in its simplicity. The suddenness of Jacob's…
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