122 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3), Source Book Keys, CASE GENESIS | 30:38 rods — GEN1325 Nachmanides (commentary at Genesis 30:37)... GEN1325 Nachmanides (commentary at Genesis 30:37) finds no element of dishonesty in Jacob’s use of striped rods. Given that the contract called for offspring of a certain color to belong to him, Jacob had every right to promote his own interest by seeking to ensure such births. Given Laban’s ignorance regarding the ramifications of the use of the striped rods, it is even possible, avers Nahmanides, that Jacob negotiated with Laban the legitimacy of their use at the outset of the agreement. CASE 32 (ft. 17) Share Print Source KeyCASEVerse30:38Keyword(s)rodsSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 30:35 removed — GEN1324 The rather minor, final deception by Jaco... Previous Article GENESIS | 31:1 taken — GEN1326 Envy makes it difficult if not impossible... Next Article