Genesis 29:2
“And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he looked, and behold a well in the field,.... Near Haran; he might purposely look out for a well, as knowing that…
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
Three flocks of sheep - צאן tson, small cattle, such as sheep, goats, etc.; See note on Gen 12:16. Sheep, in a healthy…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 29:1-8
All the stages Israel's march to Canaan are distinctly noticed, but no particular journal is kept of Jacob's expedition…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
in the field There is no exact description of the place where this well was. It was not, apparently, the same as "the…
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