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A Recognition of Kinship
Laban's declaration, "Surely you are my bone and my flesh," was a formal recognition of his close kinship with Jacob. Commentators explain this phrase, likely derived from the creation account of Adam and Eve, signifies a deep, familial bond. It was Laban's official welcome of his sister's son into his home.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 29:1–35
18th Century
Theologian
Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”
Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 29:1–35
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 29:14
16th Century
Theologian
And he abode with him the space of a month. Though Laban did not doubt that Jacob was his nephew by his sister, he nevertheless put his ch…
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John Gill
On Genesis 29:14
17th Century
Pastor
And Laban said to him, surely you [are] my bone and my
flesh
Nearly allied in blood, be…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 29:9–14
17th Century
Minister
See Rachel's humility and industry. Nobody needs to be ashamed of honest, useful labour, nor should it hinder anyone's advancement. When Jacob unde…