Genesis 30:43
“And the man increased exceedingly , and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 30:1-43
- Jacob’s Family and Wealth 6. דן dān, Dan, “judge, lord.” 8. נפתלי naptālı̂y, Naphtali, “wrestling.” 11. גד gād,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the man increased exceedingly - No wonder, when he used such means as the above. And had maid-servants, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 30:37-43
Here is Jacob's honest policy to make his bargain more advantageous to himself than it was likely to be. If he had not…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
increased exceedingly Cf. the description of the wealth of Abraham and Isaac, Gen 13:2; Gen 24:35; Gen 26:13-14.
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