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A Rightful Claim
Commentators explain that Jacob's statement, 'my days are fulfilled,' was a formal and legal claim. He had completed the seven years of service he agreed to, and was not asking for a favor but demanding the wife who was his by contract.
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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 29:21
19th Century
Bishop
My days are fulfilled. —That is, the appointed time of service is completed. It was undeniably at the end of the seven years that the marr…
John Gill
On Genesis 29:21
17th Century
Pastor
And Jacob said unto Laban, give [me] my wife
Meaning Rachel, who was his wife by contract; the conditions of her bei…
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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…