King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
Complete Jewish Bible:
In the evening he took Le'ah his daughter and brought her to Ya'akov, and he went in and slept with her.
Berean Standard Bible:
But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.
American Standard Version:
And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And it came to pass in the evening{H6153}, that he took{H3947} Leah{H3812} his daughter{H1323}, and brought{H935} her to him; and he went in{H935} unto her.
Cross-References (KJV):
Micah 7:5
- Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.
Genesis 24:65
- For she [had] said unto the servant, What man [is] this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant [had] said, It [is] my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
Genesis 38:14
- And she put her widow's garments off from her, and covered her with a vail, and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place, which [is] by the way to Timnath; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given unto him to wife.
Genesis 38:15
- When Judah saw her, he thought her [to be] an harlot; because she had covered her face.
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Commentary for Genesis 29:23
Genesis 29:23 is part of the narrative involving Jacob, who is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. The verse is set within the broader context of the patriarchal narratives in the Book of Genesis.
**Themes:**
1. **Deception and Betrayal:** The verse reflects the theme of deception, as Jacob is tricked into marrying Leah instead of Rachel, whom he loves. This is a reversal of roles, as Jacob himself had deceived his father Isaac to receive the blessing meant for his brother Esau.
2. **Divine Providence:** Despite the human schemes, there is an underlying sense of divine providence guiding the events. The narrative suggests that God is involved in the unfolding of these events, which ultimately leads to the fulfillment of His promises to the patriarchs.
3. **Family Dynamics and Marriage:** The verse highlights the complex family dynamics of the time, including the practice of polygamy. It also illustrates the cultural importance of marriage and the role of the father in arranging these unions.
**Historical Context:**
The event described in Genesis 29:23 takes place in the ancient Near East, during the time when the patriarchs were establishing their families and tribes. This period is characterized by nomadic lifestyles, with a strong emphasis on family lineage and the continuation of the family name through descendants. Marriages were often arranged by the family, and the bride would typically come from within the kinship group to keep wealth and heritage within the family.
In this particular story, Jacob has traveled to Haran to escape the wrath of his brother Esau and to find a wife from his mother's family. He falls in love with Rachel, the younger daughter of Laban, his uncle. However, on the wedding night, Laban deceives Jacob by giving him Leah, his older daughter, instead of Rachel. This deception is only discovered after the marriage has been consummated. Jacob then agrees to work for Laban for another seven years to also marry Rachel, thus beginning a complex relationship between Jacob, his two wives, and his father-in-law.
The verse captures a pivotal moment in the narrative that leads to the birth of Jacob's children, who will become the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6153
There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֶרֶב
Transliteration: ʻereb
Pronunciation: eh'-reb
Description: from עָרַב; dusk; [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H3812
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֵאָה
Transliteration: Lêʼâh
Pronunciation: lay-aw'
Description: from לָאָה; weary; Leah, a wife of Jacob; Leah. - Strong's Number: H1323
There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּת
Transliteration: bath
Pronunciation: bath
Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way.