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A Custom of Fairness
The shepherds' response, "We cannot," was not unfriendliness but adherence to a local rule. Commentators explain this custom ensured fair distribution of scarce water. By waiting for all flocks to arrive before moving the large stone, the community guaranteed that no single shepherd would be left out, promoting equity and order.
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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 29:8
19th Century
Bishop
And until they roll the stone ... — More correctly, then they roll the stone from the well’s mouth, and we water the sheep.
John Gill
On Genesis 29:8
17th Century
Pastor
And they said, we cannot
That is, water the sheep; either because the stone was a great one, as Jarchi observes, and…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 29:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Jacob proceeded cheerfully in his journey, after the sweet communion he had with God at Beth-el. Providence brought him to the field where his uncl…