Genesis 29:35

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Genesis 29:35

It was common among the Patriarchs, to give names to their children, such as might be expressive of somewhat remarkable. 1 Samuel 1:20 . Judah signifies praise. REFLECTIONS Reader! remark in this Chapter, how the Lord conducts the steps of his people, when he graciously brings them into the bond of the covenant. Though he leads them into the wilderness, he will not leave them there, but will speak comfortably to them; and as, in all their ways they desire to acknowledge him, he will direct... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:35

Juda, "praise or confession." (Calmet) --- Left bearing for a time. (Haydock) --- In the imposition of these names, Lia testified her gratitude to God. (Tirinus) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:31-35

31-35 The names Leah gave her children, expressed her respect and regard, both to God and to her husband. Reuben, or See a son, with this thought, Now will my husband love me; Levi, or joined, expecting, Now will my husband be joined unto me. Mutual affection is both the duty and comfort of the married relation; and yoke-fellows should study to recommend themselves to each other, 1 Corinthians 7:33; 1 Corinthians 7:34. She thankfully acknowledges the kind providence of God in hearing her.... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Genesis 29:31-35

The First Sons of Leah v. 31. And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, that is, that she was loved less than Rachel, he opened her womb and thus prepared her for bearing children, which are His blessing. But Rachel was barren, also by God's dispensation. v. 32. And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben (Behold, a son!); for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now, therefore, my husband will love me. Since children were so particularly... 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 29:35

‘And she conceived again and bore a son, and she said, “This time will I praise (hodah) Yahweh.” Therefore she called his name Judah (Yehudah), and she ceased bearing.’ With three sons her confidence had returned. Everyone would be congratulating her. So when a fourth is born she can express praise to Yahweh. Her husband’s God has been good to her and she acknowledges His goodness in the name of her son. The cessation of bearing is temporary (Genesis 30:17), although lasting for some fair... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:31-35

Genesis 29:31 to Genesis 30:24 . The Birth of Jacob’ s Children.— This section is from JE, with slight touches from P. Roughly Genesis 29:31-Habakkuk :, Genesis 30:9-1 Chronicles : is from J, Genesis 30:1-Joshua :; Genesis 30:8 is from E, Genesis 30:14-Jeremiah : mainly from JE, the two strands here being hard to unravel. It records the origin of the tribes of Israel. It reflects conditions a good deal earlier than those known to us in the history of Israel. In the later period Reuben... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 29:35

Now will I praise the Lord more solemnly and continually; for otherwise she did praise and acknowledge God for the former mercies. cir. 1749 read more