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Genesis 29:31
Genesis 29:31
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Genesis 29 — OverviewGenesis 29 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis chapter gives us an account of God's providences concerning Jacob,
pursuant to the promises made to him in the foregoing chapter. I. How
he was brought in safety to his journey's end, and directed to his…Genesis 29 — OverviewGenesis 29 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeGenesis 29:1, Jacob comes to the well of Haran; Genesis 29:9, He becomes acquainted with Rachel; Genesis 29:13, Laban entertains him; Genesis 29:18, Jacob covenants for Rachel; Genesis 29:23, He is deceived by Laban…Genesis 29 — OverviewGenesis 29 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter informs us of Jacob's coming to a well near Haran, where meeting with some shepherds he inquires after Laban, Ge 29:1; and there also with Rachel his daughter, the shepherds made known to him, and…Genesis 29:1-35Genesis 29:1-35 · The Pulpit CommentaryJacob 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…Genesis 29:31-35Genesis 29:31-35 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here the birth of four of Jacob's sons, all by Leah. Observe,
1. That Leah, who was less beloved, was blessed with children, when
Rachel was denied that blessing, v. 31. See how Providence, in…Genesis 29:31Genesis 29:31 · The Pulpit CommentaryAnd when the Lord saw—literally, and Jehovah saw. As Eve's son was obtained from Jehovah (Genesis 4:1), and Jehovah visited Sarah (Genesis 21:1), and was entreated for Rebekah (Genesis 25:21), so here he again…