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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Leah was tender eyed,.... Blear eyed, had a moisture in them, which made them red, and so she was not so agreeable to…
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
Leah was tender-eyed - רכות raccoth, soft, delicate, lovely. I believe the word means just the reverse of the…
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's eyes were tender i.e. weak or soft, wanting in clearness and brilliancy. The eye was the chief feature of…
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