And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?
Rachel and Leah answered Jacob, saying, 'Do we have any share or inheritance left in our father's house?'
The sisters are asking if they have any claim to their father's wealth or property, implying they feel cut off from their family inheritance.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Jacob is preparing to leave Laban after twenty years of service. In ancient Near Eastern culture, daughters typically received inheritance through marriage dowries or family property. Rachel and Leah are questioning whether their father Laban has treated them fairly in terms of their inheritance rights, especially since he had used Jacob's bride-price payments for his own benefit rather than preserving wealth for his daughters.
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