Genesis 29:9-37:36 NIV

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 29:9

And while he yet spake with them ,.... While Jacob was thus discoursing with the shepherds: Rachel came with her father's sheep ; to water them at the well. She was within sight when Jacob first addressed the shepherds, but now she was come to the well, or near it, with the sheep before her: for she kept them : or "she was the shepherdess" F4 כי רעה הוא "quia pastor illa", Montanus, "pastrix", Schmidt. ; the chief one; she might have servants under her to do some parts of... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:9

Rachel came with her father's sheep - So we find that young women were not kept concealed in the house till the time they were married, which is the common gloss put on עלמה almah , a virgin, one concealed. Nor was it beneath the dignity of the daughters of the most opulent chiefs to carry water from the well, as in the case of Rebekah; or tend sheep, as in the case of Rachel. The chief property in those times consisted in flocks: and who so proper to take care of them as those who were... 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 29:9

And while he yet spake with them (literally, he yet speaking with them ), Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them —or, she was a shepherdess, the part. רֹעָה being used as a substantive (Gesenius, 'Lex.,' sub. nom.). 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 29:9

Genesis 29:9. For she kept them Having, no doubt, servants under her who performed the meaner and more laborious offices, and whom it was her place to oversee. When Jacob understood that this was his kinswoman Rachel, (for he had probably heard of her name before,) knowing what his errand was into that country, we may suppose it occurred to his mind immediately, that this must be his wife. As one already smitten with an honest, comely face, (though it is likely sun-burnt, and she in the... 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 29:9

her father's sheep. Shepherds usually slaves, younger sons, or daughters. Compare David, 1 Samuel 17:13-15 .Exodus 2:16 , Exodus 2:17 . Note exception. Genesis 37:14 , and reason. read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 29:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:9

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 29:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Genesis 29:1-30

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Genesis 29:9

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