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Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.
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The Introduction of Laban
This verse introduces Rebekah's brother, Laban, who will become a key figure in the life of Jacob. Commentators note that he appears to be a principal figure in the family, acting with haste and authority by running out to meet the visitor at the well.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
19th Century
Anglican
Laban ran out unto the man. —Not until he had seen Rebekah, as narrated in the next verse—this being a brief summary, fol…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Rebekah had a brother, and his name [was] Laban Perhaps he was her only brother, or however the elder brother, t…
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