Genesis 29:6

Genesis Old Testament

WEB

He said to them, "Is it well with him?" They said, "It is well. See, Rachel, his daughter, is coming with the sheep."

KJV

And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.

Commentary

Commentary

And he said unto them, is he well?.... In good health, he and his family, or "is peace unto him" (b); does he enjoy prosperity and happine ss? for this word was used in the eastern nations, and still is, for all kind of felicity: and they said, he is well; or has peace; he and his family are in good health, enjoying all the comforts and blessings of life: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep; at that very instant she was coming out of the city with her father's flock of sheep, to water them at the well; an instance of great humility, diligence, and simplicity; this was very providential to Jacob. (b) "nunquid pax ei", Montanus, Vatablus, Fagius, Cartwright, Schmidt.