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Genesis 29:10-13
I find it strange that Jacob would kiss Rachel first thing. Most weddings back then did not allow much contact between the pair until married. They were related, but I do not think it was that kind of kiss. Nor do I think it was a sloppy one either.
She was excited too. We can tell that by the way she ran to tell her father about this man that has come to visit from far off. Did she tell him about the kiss?
Her father, Laban, was happy to see Jacob too and his motives may be more apparent in the next few posts.
Today's reading
English
Now as soon as Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, Jacob came near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's kinsman, and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father. As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things...
Hebrew
The story continues next week as we learn about Laban...
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