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A Public Covenant
Commentators explain that Laban's feast was a formal, public event. By gathering the principal men of the city, he was making the marriage official and authentic in the eyes of the community. This highlights that marriage was seen as a public covenant, not merely a private arrangement.
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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 29:22
16th Century
Theologian
And Laban gathered together. Moses does not mean that a supper was prepared for all the people, but that many guests were invited, as is c…
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John Gill
On Genesis 29:22
17th Century
Pastor
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place
Of the city of Haran, which may be understood of the chief and …
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…