Lux Domini
And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?

Key themes

HopeCreationFallCovenant

Related topics

Glossary

Leah Person

Weary, the eldest daughter of Laban, and sister of Rachel ( Gen. 29:16 ). Jacob took her to wife through a deceit of her father ( Gen. 29:23 ). She was “tender-eyed” (17).

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).