Genesis 29

Genesis 29:1

OF the East] That is of Mesopotamia, East of Palestina, from whence he went.

Genesis 29:8

We cannot] Either because the shepheards of those three flockes, verse 2. were not able to roll away the stone: or because by some common order they were forbidden.

Genesis 29:12

Brother] That is to say, next of kindred or nephew.

Genesis 29:13

All these] The cause and whole progresse of his voyage, as it is above set downe.

Genesis 29:14

Thou art] I doe truely acknowledge thee and doe love thee dearely, as thy nearest kins-man, of my bloud and linage.

Genesis 29:21

I may goe in] A modest phrase to signifie cohabitation.

Genesis 29:27

Her weeke] Or the feast of Leahs wedding Judges 14:12.

Genesis 29:31

Hated] Lesse beloved, scorned, or neglected. See Deuteronomy 21:15. Matth. 6. 24. Luke 14:26.

Genesis 29:32

Reuben] Or sonne of regard, or regard of affliction.

Genesis 29:33

Simeon] That is heard.

Genesis 29:34

Levi] That is, conjunction.

Genesis 29:35

Iuda] That is, the Lords praise.