genesis 29:12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father.

genesis 29:12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was a relative of her father and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father.

12. Jacob told Rachel, &c.--According to the practice of the East, the term "brother" is extended to remote degrees of relationship, as uncle, cousin, or nephew.

genesis 29:12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was a relative of her father and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father.

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