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Genesis 29:15-30
The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30
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The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:1-35Genesis 29:1-35 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob among his mother's kindred. Taught by experience to be patient. His own craft reflected in Laban. Lessons to be learned. I. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TEACHING OF GOD IN THE INNER MAN AND HIS LEADINGS IN PROVIDENC…Matthew Henry on Genesis 29:15-30Genesis 29:15-30 · Matthew Henry Concise CommentaryDuring the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not…Jacob's Marriage. (b. c. 1753.)Genesis 29:15-30 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleJACOB'S MARRIAGE. (B. C. 1753.) Here is, I. The fair contract made between Laban and Jacob, during the month that Jacob spent there as a guest, Genesis 29:14. It seems he was not idle, nor did he spend his time in sport…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:15Genesis 29:15 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd Laban said unto Jacob (probably at the month's end), Because thou art—literally, is it not that. thou art (cf. Genesis 27:36; 2 Samuel 23:19)—my brother,—my kinsman (vide on Genesis 29:12)—shouldest thou therefore s…The Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30Genesis 29:15-30 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob and Laban, or the deceiver deceived. I. JACOB'S CONTRACT WITH LABAN. The promised service—seven years of pastoral assistance. 2. The stipulated wages—Rachel in marriage as a wife. This part of the contract was— II…
commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:1-35Jacob among his mother's kindred. Taught by experience to be patient. His own craft reflected in Laban. Lessons to be learned. I. THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TEACHING OF GOD IN THE INNER MAN AND HIS LEADINGS IN PROVIDENC…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Genesis 29:15-30During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not…Matthew HenrycommentaryJacob's Marriage. (b. c. 1753.)JACOB'S MARRIAGE. (B. C. 1753.) Here is, I. The fair contract made between Laban and Jacob, during the month that Jacob spent there as a guest, Genesis 29:14. It seems he was not idle, nor did he spend his time in sport…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:15And Laban said unto Jacob (probably at the month's end), Because thou art—literally, is it not that. thou art (cf. Genesis 27:36; 2 Samuel 23:19)—my brother,—my kinsman (vide on Genesis 29:12)—shouldest thou therefore s…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30Jacob and Laban, or the deceiver deceived. I. JACOB'S CONTRACT WITH LABAN. The promised service—seven years of pastoral assistance. 2. The stipulated wages—Rachel in marriage as a wife. This part of the contract was— II…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:16And Laban had two daughters (the wife of Laban is not mentioned in the story): the name of the elder was Leah,—"Wearied" (Gesenius); "Dull," "Stupid" (Furst); "Pining," "Yearning" (Lange)—and the name of the younger was…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:17Leah was tender eyed. Literally, the eyes of Leah were tender, i.e. weak, dun; ἀσθενεῖς (LXX.), lippi (Vulgate); cf. 1 Samuel 16:12. Leah's face was not ugly (Bohlen), only her eyes were not clear and lustrous, dark a…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Genesis 29:18And Jacob loved Rachel (it is more than probable that this was an illustration of what is known as "love at first sight" on the part of Rachel as well as Jacob); and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy yo…Joseph S. Exell and contributors