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Genesis 31:14

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him,.... One after another, and their answers agreeing, are put together; it may be Rachel answered in the name of Leah, and for herself, since she is mentioned first, and the verb is singular.

The Targum of Jonathan is, Rachel answered with the consent of Leah;[is there] yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house?

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