Génesis 29:13 NVI

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 29:9-14

Here we see, 1. Rachel's humility and industry: She kept her father's sheep (Gen. 29:9), that is, she took the care of them, having servants under her that were employed about them. Rachel's name signifies a sheep. Note, Honest useful labour is that which nobody needs be ashamed of, nor ought it to be a hindrance to any one's preferment. 2. Jacob's tenderness and affection. When he understood that this was his kinswoman (probably he had heard of her name before), knowing what his errand was... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:13

And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son ,.... That there was such a man at the well, thus related to him, and what he had done there, had rolled away the stone, and watered his flock. The Jewish writers F12 Targ. Jon. in loc. Pirke Eliezer, ut supra. (c. 36.) make this report chiefly to respect his great strength showed in the above instance, with other things: that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:13

Verse 13 13.And he told Laban all these things. Since Laban had previously seen one of Abraham’s servants replenished with great wealth, an unfavourable opinion of his nephew might instantly enter into his mind: it was therefore necessary for holy Jacob to explain the causes of his own departure, and the reason why he had been sent away so contemptibly clothed. It is also probable that he had been instructed by his mother respecting the signs and marks by which he might convince them of his... 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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:13

And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings (literally, heard the hearing , or thing heard , i . e . the report of the arrival) of Jacob his sister's son, —he acted very much as he did ninety-seven years before, when Abraham's servant came to woo his sister ( Genesis 14:20 , 30)— that (literally, and) he ran to meet him, and embraced him ,—so afterwards Esau did Jacob ( Genesis 33:4 ), and Jacob the two sons of Joseph ( Genesis 48:10 )— and kissed him, and brought... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 29:1-35

- Jacob’s Marriage6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.”16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.”24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah, “drop?”29. בלהה bı̂lhâh, Bilhah, “timidity.”32. ראוּבן re'uvbēn, Reuben, “behold a son.” A paronomasia in allusion to the phrase בעניי ראה be‛ānyı̂y rā'âh. Derivatives and compounds, being formed by the common speaker, are sometimes founded upon resemblance in sound, and not always on precise forms of the original sentence which prompted them.33. שׁמעין shı̂m‛ôn, Shim‘on,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 29:13

Genesis 29:13. He told Laban all these things About his journey, and the cause of it, and what he saw in the way. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:1-30

28:10-36:43 JACOB ESTABLISHES THE FAMILYJacob’s marriages (28:10-29:30)Before Jacob left Canaan, God appeared to him in a dream. In spite of Jacob’s shameful behaviour, God repeated to him the covenant promises given earlier to Abraham and Isaac, promising also to bring him back safely to Canaan (10-15; cf. 12:1-3; 26:24). In return for God’s favour to him, Jacob promised to be loyal in his devotion and generous in his offerings. He named the place where he met God, Bethel (16-22).From Bethel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 29:13

heard the tidings. Figure of speech Polyptoton. App-6 . "Heard the hearing. " read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Genesis 29:9-14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:13

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Genesis 29:1-35

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 29:13

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:1-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 29:13

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