Genesis 29:30

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:15-30

15-30 During 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 be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 29:21-30

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel v. 21. And Jacob said unto Laban, at the end of the seven years, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. Note that he calls Rachel his wife, although only engaged to her, for a rightful betrothal is as binding as marriage in the sight of God. v. 22. And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast. He arranged the customary marriage-festival, making it as splendid as his wealth allowed. v. 23. And it came to... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Genesis 29:1-35

SECOND SECTIONJacob’s wives and children. Jacob and Rachel, Laban’s youngest daughter. First and second treaty with Laban. His involuntary consummation of marriage with Leah. The double marriage. Leah’s sons. Rachel’s dissatisfaction. The strife of the two women. The concubines. Jacob’s blessing of children Genesis 29:1 to Genesis 30:241Then Jacob went on his journey [lifted up his feet] and came [fled] into the land of the people [children] of the east [morning]. 2And he looked, and behold a... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Genesis 29:21-35

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel Genesis 29:21-35 The chief lesson of this paragraph is its illustration of the awful nemesis which accompanies wrongdoing. No thoughtful person can watch the events of history or experience without realizing that we are already standing before the judgment-seat of God, and that His sentences are in process of being executed. Jacob deceived his father, and was himself deceived. “With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” What disappointments... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 29:1-35

Pursuing his journey after his experience at Luz, now called Beth-el, Jacob came into "the land of the children of the east." Here the next twenty years of his life were to be spent, during which he amassed his wealth. As presently he himself said, he went out carrying only his staff: "With my staff I passed over this Jordan" ( Gen 32:10 ). When he returned, he was wealthy, as his words, again interpreted by the time and place, reveal, ". . . and now I am become two companies." At this point... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:30

‘And he went in also to Rachel, and he also loved Rachel more than Leah and served with him yet seven more years.’ Jacob plants his seed in both women as custom required, but his heart was with Rachel. And it needed to be for he had to serve another seven years for her. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:1-30

Genesis 29:1-Amos : . Jacob Serves Seven Years for Rachel. Laban Substitutes Leah and Secures Fourteen Years’ Service in Exchange for the Two.— Apart from bits of P ( Genesis 29:24; Genesis 29:28 b, Genesis 29:29) the section belongs to JE. Analysis is very uncertain. Probably Genesis 29:1 is from E, Genesis 29:2-2 Chronicles : from J. Opinions differ as to Genesis 29:15-Amos :; for our purpose further analysis is unnecessary.Jacob comes in his journey to a well, and finds three flocks... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 29:29-35

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 29:31. Leah was hated.] The word is to be understood relatively, not absolutely. By the usage of the Heb. to be hated, signifies only to be loved less. Genesis 29:32. Reuben.] The name means, “see ye a son.” Genesis 29:33. Simeon.] Heb. hearing. Genesis 29:34. Levi.] Heb. joined. Implies that the husband and wife would be bound together by this threefold cord of attachment. Genesis 29:35. Judah.] Heb. praise.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Genesis 29:29-35LEAH AND... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:1-35

Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the people of the east. And he looked, behold there was a well in the field, and, 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. And all of the flocks were gathered together here: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again on the well's mouth in this place. And Jacob said unto the young people that... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 29:1-35

Genesis 29:1. Jacob went on his journey. Our version fails here to express the lively sense of the Hebrew, as in most versions. Levabit pedes; he tripped along with light feet, being now assured that all the promised righteousness would in due course fall to his lot. Genesis 29:6. Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep. Such was the state of primitive society. Exercise brought the boon of health, strength, and long life. Why should our daughters be nuns in their father’s house? But... read more

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