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but when the flock were feeble, he didn`t put them in. So the feebler were Laban`s, and the stronger Jacob`s.
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Understanding 'Strong' vs. 'Feeble'
Commentators explain that "strong" and "feeble" likely refer to different breeding seasons. The "strong" animals were those breeding in the spring, producing robust offspring, while the "feeble" were the less valuable autumn breeders. Jacob applied his special technique only to the stronger animals, ensuring his own flock was of superior quality.
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THE TÔLDÔTH ISAAC (Genesis 25:19 to Genesis 35:29).
THE BIRTH OF ISAAC’S SONS.
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