Genesis 29 then jacob went on his journey and came to the. How he was brought in safety to his journeys end, and directed to his relations there, who bade him welcome, genesis 29. They do, and while they are talking, the shepherds point out that labans daughter, rachel, is coming with the sheep. That leah, who was less beloved, was blessed with children, when rachel was denied that blessing, v. For more information relevant to this present passage of genesis twentynine, see the accompanying appendix pdf download that provides the complete scripture text of genesis 29. Read genesis commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Genesis 29 then jacob went on his journey and came to. Genesis 29, new international version niv the bible app. She named him reuben, for she said, it is because the lord has seen my misery. Genesis 31 february 28, 20 by atozmom, posted in bsf genesis summary of passage. When a person is known to be skillful in some area, it can be assumed that he spent large amounts of time and energy honing his craft. Alters translation honors the meanings and literary strategies of the ancient hebrew and conveys them in fluent english prose.
Let gods people cast their care upon him, and not be troubled about what they shall eat, and what they shall drink. The first part of genesis 111 tells about creation and the human race up to the time of abraham. Rebekah and isaac have sent their son jacob to his mothers brother laban, with instructions to marry one of his daughters, the as yet unnamed leah and rachel in genesis 27. His insightful, fully informed commentary illuminates the. Genesis 29 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The devil, who is called satan, persuaded man and woman to do wrong things. Genesis 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.
Bruce waltke, used to compare isaac with jacob by likening isaac to a slow leak, while jacob was a blowout. Genesis 29 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Commentary on the book of genesis by matthew henry old. Genesis 29 this chapter gives us an account of gods providences concerning jacob, pursuant to the promises made to him in the foregoing chapter. Each of these short sentences tells us how much esau treasured hunting. The lord told jacob it was time to return to his homeland. The creation of the light the first day, genesis 1. And this is a book of beginnings because it talks about the beginning of the universe, the beginning of the human race, and the beginning of the people of israel. Jacobs neglect of leah moves god to make her fruitful 29. We could ask ourselves today, why is this story included. Genesis 29 commentary old testament matthew henry st. The story of jacobs marriage and family life leaves a great deal to be desired.
God createth heaven and earth, and all things therein, in six days. The name genesis comes from a greek word meaning beginning. Why do you suppose isaac and rebekah did not want jacob to marry a woman of the canaanites. The commentary the use of the word us and our in verse 26 once again implies the triune nature of god. In terms of content, the book of genesis has two major sections, chapters 111 and chapters 1250. Jacob called rachel and leah to him and told them how he has worked for laban despite the wages being constantly changed but god has been with him and has blessed him with their fathers livestock. Genesis chapter 29 matthew henry complete commentary. When the lord saw that leah was not loved, he enabled her to conceive, but rachel remained childless. No entry exists in forerunner commentary for genesis 29.
He asks the shepherds gathered there if they know laban. In short, isaac had inherited a large family business and considerable wealth. When jacob arrives in the land, he stops at a well. Genesis 29 bible commentary john gills exposition of the bible. Feb 03, 2018 commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on the bible, this one is on genesis, the first book of. Now the lord saw that leah was unloved, and he opened her womb, but rachel was barren. In exodus 21, we are warned that striking or cursing parents will result in death. This narrowed their view from the entire world of peoples in gen. Of the three classes of plants enumerated in genesis 1. At the time of the wedding, in what matter did laban deceive jacob. They stem from one man who set out on a journey from his home in order to find a wife. A study of love, sex, marriage, and children introduction one of my seminary professors, dr. The creation of the heavens and the earth genesis 1.
Leah bears jacob four sons reuben, levi, simeon, and judah. For man, the masterpiece of gods works, and his visible image and deputy here on earth, was now formed and constituted the head and governor of. Now jacob heard the words of labans sons, saying, jacob has taken away all that was our fathers, and from what was our fathers he has acquired all this. And leah conceived and bore a son and named him reuben, for she said, because the lord has seen my affliction. Has god warned man what he is going to earn in the way of a death penalty if he sinned. Israel as a people has existed for close to 4000 years.
How he was comfortably disposed of in marriage, genesis 29. It recovers a genesis with the continuity of theme and motif of a wholly conceived and fully realized book. God favors leah as the unloved wife by giving her many children genesis 29. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Commentary on the book of genesis matthew henry 1662 1714 this is another commentary by matthew henry, well known for his commentaries on. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Genesis commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And god said, behold, i have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. Reuben, or see a son, with this thought, now will my husband love me. This underscored israels mission to be a light to the gentiles is.
Posts about summary of genesis 31 written by atozmom. We are not to suppose that they did not eat seeds and fruits, but. And the earth was void and empty, and darkness was upon the face of the deep. Dec 20, 20 pastor paul leboutillier continues teaching through the bible in the book of genesis. Like abraham, isaac entered into a sworn agreement with abimelech about treating one another fairly gen. The writer of hebrews noted that by faith isaac lived in tents and blessed both jacob and esau heb. This chapter informs us of jacobs coming to a well near haran, where meeting with some shepherds he inquires after laban, genesis 29. This is the story of the mothers and fathers of israel and their descendents, the people of israel. The first section is the prologue to the book, with descriptions of four great events. Genesis 29 isaac blesses jacob 27 when isaac was old and z his eyes were dim so that he could not see, he called esau his older son and said to him, my son. Jacobs singular passion for rachel strands her older sister in the loveless marriage that laban has orchestrated to provide for his eldest daughter genesis 29. You can find the best commentary on genesis for you using the tools on the right side.
Study the bible online using commentary on genesis and more. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Behold, it was very good it had been said of each days work, except the second, that it was good, but now, of every thing, that it was very good. Especially when associated with the singular his and him in verse 27. But after that time, evil things came into the world. And in the process, he unwittingly gained two concubines as well. Levi, or joined, expecting, now will my husband be joined unto me. Genesis 29, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Thats not bad, and neither is it far from the truth. Genesis chapter 29 matthew henry complete commentary on. Genesis beginning, becoming is the book of beginnings. In all honesty, unless its showing us a picture of something else, it doesnt really give us anything for guidance in our. How long did jacob have to wait after his first marriage before he also married his. It contains the seed for all the dealings of god with this world, the principles of the relationships of god with man, and in type anticipates all future revelations of god.
Then god said, i give you every seedbearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. The lord saw that leah was hated from this and the preceding verse we get the genuine meaning of the word sane, to hate, in certain disputed places in the scriptures. Pastor paul leboutillier continues teaching through the bible in the book of genesis. His insightful, fully informed commentary illuminates the book in all its dimensions. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. So jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. When the lord saw that leah was hated, he opened her womb, but rachel was barren. For man, the masterpiece of gods works, and his visible image and deputy here on earth, was now formed and constituted the head and governor of the whole. Were in our 68th genesis sermon and each one has reminded us that every single word in the bible finds its fulfillment in jesus. Genesis describes the creation of the world, the fall of the first men into sin and its consequences, but not. See how providence, in dispensing its gifts, observes a proportion, to keep the balance even, setting crosses and comforts one overagainst another, that. Verses 35 we have here the birth of four of jacobs sons, all by leah.