Genesis 29:1

Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.

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Interpretation

Jacob proceeded cheerfully in his journey, after the sweet communion he had with God at Beth-el. Providence brought him to the field where his uncle's flocks were to be watered.

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This thought runs through Genesis 29:1-5.

Genesis 29:1 Genesis 29:2 Genesis 29:3 Genesis 29:4 Genesis 29:5

Glossary

East Place: (1. ) The orient (mizrah); the rising of the sun. Thus “the east country” is the country lying to the east of Syria, the Elymais ( Zech. 8:7 ). (2). Modern identification: Amman.