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The Deceiver is Deceived
Commentators like Matthew Henry and Albert Barnes see Jacob's difficult situation as a direct consequence of his earlier deception of his father, Isaac. Henry states that in Laban's unrighteous act, "the Lord was righteous." This serves as a powerful reminder that sinful actions often have earthly consequences, even for God's chosen people.
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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 29:30
16th Century
Theologian
And he loved also Rachel more than Leah. No doubt Moses intended to exhibit the sins of Jacob, that we might learn to fear, and to conform…
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John Gill
On Genesis 29:30
17th Century
Pastor
And he went in also unto Rachel
Cohabited with her as his wife:
and he loved also Rachel more tha…
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…