Charles Ellicott Commentary Genesis 29:7

"And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together. Water ye the sheep, and go and feed them." — Genesis 29:7 (ASV)

Neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together. —Rather, neither is it time for folding the cattle. As there were still several hours of daylight, Jacob is surprised that they do not immediately upon their arrival give the sheep water, and drive them back to the pasture. But if the well belonged to Laban, their reason for waiting until Rachel came is plain.