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9And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.

Genesis 29:9

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Matthew Henry

(vv. 9-14)

Here we see, 1. Rachel’s humility and industry: She kept her father’s sheep (Gen. 29:9), that is, she took the care of them, having servants under her that were employed about them. Rachel’s name signifies a sheep . Note, Honest useful labour is that which nobody needs be ashamed of, nor ought it to be a hindrance to any one’s preferment. 2. Jacob’s tenderness and affection. When he understood tha...

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