And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.
And the man became very wealthy, with large herds of livestock, female servants, male servants, camels, and donkeys.
This verse shows that Jacob became extremely prosperous and wealthy through God's blessing.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob had fled to his uncle Laban's home in Mesopotamia to escape his brother Esau's anger after deceiving him out of their father's blessing. Jacob worked for Laban for many years, and through a clever agreement involving the breeding of flocks, he began to accumulate his own wealth as God prospered his efforts. This verse highlights the culmination of that period, showing Jacob's rapid increase in possessions as part of God's ongoing plan for his family lineage.
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