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Wrestlings of God
The phrase "wrestlings of God" is a Hebrew idiom for an intense struggle. Commentators suggest it could mean "great wrestlings" (similar to how "mountains of God" means great mountains), or it could refer to Rachel's fervent, wrestling-like prayers to God. In either case, it highlights the all-consuming nature of her desire for children and her competition with her sister.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 30:1–43
18th Century
Theologian
- דן dān — Dan, “judge, lord.”
- נפתלי naptālı̂y — Naphtali, “wrestling.”
- גד g…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 30:1–43
19th Century
Bishop
John Calvin
On Genesis 30:8
16th Century
Theologian
With great wrestlings Others translate it, “I am joined with the joinings of God;” as if she exulted in having recovered what she had lost…
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John Gill
On Genesis 30:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Rachel said, with great wrestlings have I wrestled with my
sister Or, "with the wrestl…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 30:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Rachel envied her sister: envy is grieving at the good of another���a sin than which none is more hateful to God, or more hurtful to our neighbors …