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The Honor in Honest Work
Commentators highlight that Rachel, a prominent man's daughter, working as a shepherdess was not demeaning. Scholars like Gill and Henry note that this was an honorable role in that culture, demonstrating Rachel's humility and industry. It serves as a reminder that no one should be ashamed of honest, useful labor.
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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 29:9
19th Century
Bishop
Rachel came with her father’s sheep. — Compare to Exodus 2:16; and so in modern times Mr. Malan saw “the sheik’s daughter, the beautiful a…
John Gill
On Genesis 29:9
17th Century
Pastor
And while he yet spoke with them
While Jacob was thus discoursing with the shepherds:
Rachel came…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 29:9–14
17th Century
Minister
See Rachel's humility and industry. Nobody needs to be ashamed of honest, useful labour, nor should it hinder anyone's advancement. When Jacob unde…