Bible Strands
Genesis 30:43
Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator concludes the account of Jacob’s breeding stratagem with Laban, stating the factual outcome of that scheme.
The words — וַיִּפְרֹץ (va-yif-rōṣ) translates literally as “he increased” or “he broke out,” marking rapid expansion. הָאִישׁ (ha-’îš) simply identifies “the man” Jacob as the subject of this sudden material gain.
The thread — This narrative of sudden wealth accumulation appears in Genesis 24:35 regarding Abraham’s household, Genesis 26:13 regarding Isaac, and Genesis 30:30 where Laban verbally confirms Jacob’s rise.
Why it lands — The text enumerates specific livestock and human property to document Jacob’s financial shift, requiring the reader to note how providential blessing operates through concrete, observable means rather than abstract promises.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
Cross-references
- Genesis 24:35 “The LORD has greatly blessed my master, and he has become rich. He has given him sheep and cattle, silver and gold, menservants and maidservants, camels and donkeys.
- Genesis 26:13 and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.
- Genesis 30:30 Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?”
- Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold.
- Genesis 12:16 He treated Abram well on her account, and Abram acquired sheep and cattle, male and female donkeys, menservants and maidservants, and camels.
- Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
- Genesis 32:10 I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
- Genesis 33:11 Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.
- Ecclesiastes 2:7 I acquired menservants and maidservants, and servants were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me,
- Genesis 31:7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.