Lux Domini
These are the sons of Bilhah, which Laban gave unto Rachel his daughter, and she bare these unto Jacob: all the souls were seven.

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Interpretation

We have here a particular account of Jacob's family. Though the fulfilling of promises is always sure, yet it is often slow.

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This thought runs through Genesis 46:24-27.

Glossary

Rachel Person
Ewe, “the daughter”, “the somewhat petulant, peevish, and self-willed though beautiful younger daughter” of Laban, and one of Jacob’s wives ( Gen. 29:6 , 28).