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A Customary Wedding Gift
Commentators explain that it was a common custom for a father to give his daughter a personal handmaid as part of her wedding arrangement. This servant would become her lifelong, confidential attendant, similar to how Rebekah was given attendants when she married Isaac.
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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 29:24
19th Century
Bishop
Laban gave to his daughter Leah Zilpah ... — Bethuel had given Rebekah not only Deborah her nurse, but also maidservants ([Referen…
John Gill
On Genesis 29:24
17th Century
Pastor
And Laban gave to his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid, [for]
an handmaid.
It was usual …
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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…