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A Deceitful Agreement
Commentators like John Gill highlight that Laban's words were intentionally deceptive. While he sounded agreeable, saying it was 'better' to give Rachel to Jacob, he was already planning to trick him. An ancient Jewish commentary, the Targum of Jonathan, even adds that Laban spoke 'deceitfully,' setting a trap for the unsuspecting Jacob.
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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 29:19
19th Century
Bishop
It is better that I give her to thee. —It is still the custom among the Arabs to prefer a relative as the husband of a daughter. Upon givi…
John Gill
On Genesis 29:19
17th Century
Pastor
And Laban said
Deceitfully, as the Targum of Jonathan adds, pretending great respect for Jacob, and that what he had…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 29:15–30
17th Century
Minister
During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to engage in some useful work.
Laban desired that…