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And he set three days’ journey between himself and Jacob: and Jacob fed the rest of Laban’s flocks. 36. three days’ journey ] In order to prevent the least possibility of confusion or of intermingling, Laban separates his sons’ flocks by a great distance from those which Jacob is to tend. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:36”

And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstreaked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, [and] every one that had [some] white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave [them] into the hand of his sons. 35. into the hand of his sons … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:35”

And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word. Laban trusted to the course of nature, whereby cattle usually bring forth their young of their own colour; and Jacob relied upon the providence of an Almighty God, and his gracious Father. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:34”

So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that [is] not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me. 33. my righteousness ] i.e. my uprightness, honesty, and straightness of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:33”

I will pass through all thy flock today, removing from thence all the speckled and spotted cattle, and all the brown cattle among the sheep, and the spotted and speckled among the goats: and [of such] shall be my hire. 32. I will pass, &c.] Jacob’s proposal to Laban is that he should serve for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:32”

And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed [and] keep thy flock: 31. Jacob said, Thou shalt not giveme any thingA new agreement was made, the substance of whichwas, that he was to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:31”

For [it was] little which thou hadst before I [came], and it is [now] increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? 30. increased ] Heb. broken forth. See Gen 28:14. whithersoever I turned ] Heb. at my foot. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:30”

And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me. How carefully it was managed, and how greatly improved by my care and industry. Fuente: English Annotations on the Holy Bible by Matthew Poole And he said unto him,…. Jacob to Laban, thou knowest that I … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:29”

And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give [it]. Gen 30:28-43 Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it Jacobs new contract of service I. IT WAS ENTERED UPON IN OPPOSITION TO HIS BETTER FEELINGS AND CONVICTIONS. II. IT WAS MARKED BY WORLDLY PRUDENCE. 1. The prudence which calculates. 2. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:28”

And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favor in thine eyes, [tarry: for] I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake. 27. If now I have found, &c.] Cf. Gen 18:3, Gen 33:10 (J). Laban’s sentence is unfinished. The words “tarry: for” are inserted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Genesis 30:27”