Genesis 29:24

“And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid, for an handmaid. It was usual to have many given them at this…

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

And Laban gave - Zilpah his maid - Slaves given in this way to a daughter on her marriage, were the peculiar property of…

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, 1882–1921Genesis 29:15-30

Jacob's Marriage with Leah and Rachel

15. Because … brother Lit. "art thou a brother, and shouldest thou serve me for…

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