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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Genesis 29:7

It is yet high day, &c.— Jacob inquires why these shepherds delayed to water their flocks, when much of the day yet remained for them to feed in, if now watered; when it was much too soon to gather them together, or to fold them for the night. To which they reply, Genesis 29:8 that they could not yet water them; that is, they could not in equity: (ch. Genesis 34:14.Genesis 44:26. Matthew 9:15.) not that they were unable to roll away the stone; but it was contrary to the rules of the place, as it had been agreed that no one should uncover the well and disturb the waters, till all the shepherds with their flocks were assembled together to the common place of watering.

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  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • ETCBC data on Hebrew bible

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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  • Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible

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  • Marginal Notes in the King James Version (1611)

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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