Genesis 30:22-34

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:32

I will pass through all thy flock - צאן tson , implying, as we have before seen, all smaller cattle, such as sheep, goats, etc. All the speckled and spotted cattle - שה seh , which we translate cattle, signifies the young either of sheep or goats, what we call a lamb or a kid. Speckled, נקד nakod , signifies interspersed with variously colored spots. Spotted - טלוא talu , spotted with large spot either of the same or different colors, from טלא tala , to patch, to... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:22

Verse 22 22.And God remembered Rachel. Since with God nothing is either before or after, but all things are present, he is subject to no forgetfulness, so that, in the lapse of time, he should need to be reminded of what is past. But the Scripture describes the presence and memory of God from the effect produced upon ourselves, because we conceive him to be such as he appears to be by his acts. Moreover, whether Rachel’s child was born the last of all, cannot with certainty be gathered from the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:25

Verse 25 25.Send me away, that I may go. Seeing that Jacob had been retained by a proposed reward for his services, it might appear that he was acting craftily in desiring his dismissal from his father-in-law. I cannot, however, doubt that the desire to return had already entered his mind, and that he ingenuously avowed his intention. First; having experienced, in many ways, how unjust, how perfidious, and even cruel, Laban had been, there is no wonder that he should wish to depart from him, as... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:27

Verse 27 27.I pray thee, if I have found favor in thine eyes. We perceive hence, that Jacob had not been a burdensome guest, seeing that Laban soothes him with bland address, in order to procure from him a longer continuance in his service. For, sordid and grasping as he was, he would not have suffered Jacob to remain a moment in his house, unless he had found his presence to be a certain source of gain. Inasmuch therefore, as he not only did not thrust him out, but anxiously sought to retain... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:29

Verse 29 29.Thou knowest how I have served thee. This answer of Jacob is not intended to increase the amount of his wages; but he would expostulate with Laban, and would charge him with acting unjustly and unkindly in requiring a prolongation of the time of service. There is also no doubt that he is carried forth, with every desire of his mind, towards the land of Canaan. Therefore a return thither was, in his view, preferable to any kind of riches whatever. Yet, in the mealtime, he indirectly... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:30

Verse 30 30.And now, when shall I provide for mine own house also? He reasons, that when he had so long expended his labors for another, it would be unjust that his own family should be neglected. For nature prescribes this order, that every one should take care of the family committed to him. To which point the saying of Solomon is applicable, Drink water from thy own fountains, and let rivers flow to thy neighbors. (85) Had Jacob been alone, he might have devoted himself more freely to the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:31

Verse 31 31.Thou shalt not give me anything. The antithesis between this and the preceding clause is to be noticed. For Jacob does not demand for himself certain and definite wages; but he treats with Laban, on this condition, that he shall receive whatever offspring may be brought forth by the sheep and goats of a pure and uniform color, which shall prove to be party-coloured and spotted. There is indeed some obscurity in the words. For, at first, Jacob seems to require for himself the spotted... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 30:33

Verse 33 33.So shall my righteousness answer for me. Literally it is, “My righteousness shall answer in me.” But the particle בי (bi) signifies to me or for me (86) The sense, however, is clear, that Jacob does not expect success, except through his faith and integrity. (87) Respecting the next clause, interpreters differ. For some read, “When thou shalt come to my reward.” (88) But others, translating in the third person, explain it of righteousness, which shall come to the reward, or to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 30:14-24

The story of the mandrakes. I. A YOUNG CHILD 'S INNOCENCE . "Reuben found mandrakes in the field, and brought them to his mother." Nature, with its beautiful sights and harmonious sounds, possesses a wonderful fascination for the infant mind. In proportion as man sinks beneath the power of sin does he fall out of sympathy with God's fair world. Strong and tender is the bond of love which unites a child to its mother. The true depositary for a child's treasures is the mother's lap,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Genesis 30:22-24

And God remembered Rachel (cf. Genesis 8:1 ; 1 Samuel 1:19 ), and God hearkened to her ,—as to Leah ( Genesis 30:17 )— and opened her womb —as he had previously done to Leah ( Genesis 29:31 ). Rachel's barrenness had not continued so long as either Sarah's or Rebekah's. And she conceived, and bare a son; and said, God hath taken away my reproach —i.e. of sterility. The mandrakes of Leah having proved inefficacious, Rachel at length realizes that children are God's gift, and... read more

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