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He said to them, "Is it well with him?" They said, "It is well. See, Rachel, his daughter, is coming with the sheep."
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The Meaning of 'Shalom'
When Jacob asks if Laban is 'well,' he uses the Hebrew word 'shalom' (peace). Commentator John Gill explains this term meant more than just good health; it encompassed all prosperity, happiness, and well-being. The shepherds' positive reply confirmed that Laban's entire household was thriving.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”
Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…
19th Century
Anglican
THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said unto them, Is he well? &c.] In good health, he and his family, or "is peace unto him" F2; doe…
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