創世記 29:4-6 JCB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 29:1-8

1. We are here told how cheerfully he proceeded in his journey after the sweet communion he had with God at Beth-el: Then Jacob lifted up his feet; so the margin reads it, Gen. 29:1. Then he went on with cheerfulness and alacrity, not burdened with his cares, nor cramped with his fears, being assured of God's gracious presence with him. Note, After the visions we have had of God, and the vows we have made to him in solemn ordinances, we should run the way of his commandments with enlarged... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:4

And Jacob said unto them ,.... To the shepherds, though not expressly mentioned; it cannot be imagined he spoke to the flocks, but to the keepers of them: my brethren, whence be ye ? a kind and affable way of speaking, used even to strangers, since all men are brethren by nature; or might be used by Jacob, because they were of the same occupation with himself, shepherds, asking them of what city they were, and from whence they came? and which being answered, would lead on to a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:5

And he said unto them, know ye Laban the son of Nahor ?.... He was the son of Bethuel, and grandson of Nahor; grandsons being called the sons of their grandfather; and Nahor might be more known than Bethuel, Haran being Nahor's city, Genesis 24:10 ; and not Bethuel his mother's father, but Laban her brother is inquired after; perhaps Bethuel was dead, and Laban was the head of the family, and well known, and it was to him he was sent: and they said, we know him ; perfectly well; he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:6

And he said unto them, is he well ?.... In good health, he and his family, or "is peace unto him" F2 השלום לו "nunquid pax ei", Montanus, Vatablus, Fagius, Cartwright, Schmidt. ; does he enjoy prosperity and happiness? for this word was used in the eastern nations, and still is, for all kind of felicity: and they said, he is well ; or has peace; he and his family are in good health, enjoying all the comforts and blessings of life: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:4

My brethren, whence be ye? - The language of Laban and his family was Chaldee and not Hebrew; (see Genesis 31:47 ;); but from the names which Leah gave to her children we see that the two languages had many words in common, and therefore Jacob and the shepherds might understand each other with little difficulty. It is possible also that Jacob might have learned the Chaldee or Aramitish language from his mother, as this was his mother's tongue. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:5

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:6

Is he well? - לו השלום hashalom lo ? Is there peace to him? Peace among the Hebrews signified all kinds of prosperity. Is he a prosperous man in his family and in his property? And they said, He is well, שלום shalom , he prospers. Rachel - cometh with the sheep - רחל rachel (the ch sounded strongly guttural) signifies a sheep or ewe; and she probably had her name from her fondness for these animals. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:4

Verse 4 4.My brethren, whence be ye? The great frankness of that age appears in this manner of meeting together; for, though the fraternal name is often abused by dishonest and wicked men, it is yet not to be doubted that friendly intercourse was then more faithfully cultivated than it is now. This was the reason why Jacob salutes unknown men as brethren, undoubtedly according to received custom. Frugality also is apparent, in that Rachel sometimes pays attention to the flock; for, since Laban... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-14

Jacob at the well of Haran: a romantic adventure. I. JACOB 'S MEETING WITH THE SHEPHERDS . 1. The providential discovery . The well in the field with the three flocks of sheep lying by it enabled Jacob to ascertain his whereabouts, and ultimately led to his finding Rachel. God guides the steps of his people without interfering with the ordinary course of nature, simply directing them m the exercise of sense and intelligence; and doubtless Jacob recognized in his, lighting... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-35

Jacob 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 PROVIDENCE . Jacob learned what he needed to learn—dependence, self-humiliation. Saw the evil of selfishness; understood that the Divine purposes must not be identified in our thought with our personal feelings and desires. We must wait on God to know what... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 29:1-8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:4

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-35

Group of Brands