Genesis 29:5

“And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him.”

My Notes

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he said unto them, know ye Laban the son of Nahor?.... He was the son of Bethuel, and grandson of Nahor; grandsons…

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

Laban the son of Nahor - Son is here put for grandson, for Laban was the son of Bethuel the son of Nahor.

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

Laban … of Nahor See note on Gen 24:15. In Gen 24:24 Rebekah is daughter of Bethuel, the son of Nahor. In Gen 24:29 ff.…

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