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The Beloved Wife
Commentators John Gill and Albert Barnes highlight that Rachel is the only one explicitly called "Jacob's wife" in this list. This designation underscores her unique position as the wife of Jacob's heart and choice, distinguishing her from Leah, who was imposed upon him, and the concubines.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 46:1–34
18th Century
Theologian
פלוּא pallû' — Pallu, “distinguished.” חצרן chetsrôn — Chetsron, of the “court,” or “village.” כרמי
John Gill
On Genesis 46:19
17th Century
Pastor
The sons Rachel, Jacob's wife
The wife of his affection and choice, his principal wife, yea, his only lawful wife; Z…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 46:5–27
17th Century
Minister
We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow. It was now 215 years s…