And Laban had two daughters (the wife of Laban is not mentioned in the story): the name of the elder was Leah ,—"Wearied" (Gesenius); "Dull," "Stupid" (Furst); "Pining," "Yearning" (Lange)— and the name of the younger was Rachel —"Ewe" (Gesenius). read more
Leah was tender eyed . Literally, the eyes of Leah were tender , i . e . weak, dun; ἀσθενεῖς ( LXX .), lippi (Vulgate); cf. 1 Samuel 16:12 . Leah's face was not ugly (Bohlen), only her eyes were not clear and lustrous, dark and sparkling, as in all probability Rachel's were (Knobel). But Rachel was beautiful and well favored . Literally, beautiful in form ( i . e . in outline and make of body; cf. Genesis 39:6 ; also 1 Samuel 16:18 —"a man of form," i . e . ... read more
And Jacob loved Rachel (it is more than probable that this was an illustration of what is known as "love at first sight" on the part of Rachel as well as Jacob); and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. Having no property, with which to buy his wife, according to Oriental custom (Kalisch), or to give the usual dowry for her to her father (Keil),—cf. Genesis 14:1-24 :53; Genesis 34:12 ; 1 Samuel 18:25 ,—Jacob's offer was at once accepted by his grasping... read more
- 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
Genesis 29:15. Because thou art my brother That is, kinsman; shouldst thou therefore serve me for naught? Is that reasonable? If Jacob be so respectful as to give him his service, without demanding any consideration for it, yet Laban will not be so unjust as to take advantage either of his necessity or of his good-nature. Relations frequently look for more from each other than they ought, as if mere affinity were a sufficient reason for expecting to be served gratuitously. But the conduct... read more
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
Leah. Hebrew weary. Rachel. Hebrew a ewe. read more
tender = weak. beautiful = comely in form. Compare Genesis 39:6 . well favoured = comely in countenance. read more
"And it came to pass when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month. And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for naught? tell me what shall thy wages be? And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 29:15-30
Jacob and Laban, or the deceiver deceived. I. JACOB 'S CONTRACT WITH LABAN . The promised service —seven years of pastoral assistance. 2. The stipulated wages—Rachel in marriage as a wife. This part of the contract was— II. LABAN 'S DECEPTION OF JACOB . 1. The just request . "Give me my wife." "The laborer is worthy of his hire," and the servant is entitled to his wages. 2. The marriage festival . "Laban made a feast." Seemingly assenting to... read more