Genesis 31:14

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 31:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father`s house?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father`s house?
Genesis 31:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 31

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father`s house?

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, etc.] One after another, and their answers agreeing, are put together; it may be Rachel answered in the name of Leah, and for herself, since she is mentioned first, and the verb is singular. The Targum of Jonathan is, Rachel answered with the consent of Leah; [is there] yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house? it was what might have been justly expected, as they were his children, that they should have been used as such, and have had children’s portions given them; but by the whole of Laban’s attitude towards them, both at their marriage, and ever since, it was plain he never intended to give them anything; but kept all he…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Rachel and Leah answered--Having heard his views, they expressed their entire approval; and from grievances of their own, they were fully as desirous of a separation as himself. They display not only conjugal affection, but piety in following the course described--"whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do" [Gen 31:16]. "Those that are really their husbands' helpmeets will never be their hindrances in doing that to which God calls them" [HENRY].”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“31:14-16 The women responded immediately that they would go with Jacob because God had blessed him. They were very willing to leave Laban, who had squandered their wealth (the property that would have provided for them). They knew that what God had given to Jacob would also be theirs.”
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