CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 29:1. Went on his journey.] Heb. _Lifted up his feet._ (See Psalms 74:3.) The idea is that he journeyed with alacrity. _Rashi_, the Jewish commentator, says, “his heart was elated, and his feet felt light.” _Came into the land of the people of the East._ Mesopotamia, east o... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 29:15. Because thou art my brother.] That is, my kinsman. This word, like “sister,” “son,” etc., is used with great latitude in the sacred writings. GENESIS 29:17. LEAH WAS TENDER-EYED—WEAK-EYED.] “Leah’s eyes were feeble, _i.e., dull,_ without brilliancy and freshness. In... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 29:23. He took Leah, his daughter, and brought her to him.] “The fraud was rendered possible by the Eastern custom of the bride being veiled, aided by the darkness of the night.” (_Alford_.)— GENESIS 29:27. FULFIL HER WEEK.] “Attach thyself to her during the accustomed day... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL NOTES.— Genesis 29:31. Leah was hated.] The word is to be understood relatively, not absolutely. By the usage of the Heb. to be hated, signifies only to be loved less. GENESIS 29:32. REUBEN.] The name means, “see ye a son.” GENESIS 29:33. SIMEON.] Heb. _hearing._ GENESIS 29:34. LEVI.] H... [ Continue Reading ]