It is yet high day, &c.— Jacob inquires why these shepherds delayed to water their flocks, when much of the day yet remained for them to feed in, if now watered; when it was much too soon to gather them together, or to fold them for the night. To which they reply, Genesis 29:8 that they could not yet water them; that is, they could not in equity: (ch. Genesis 34:14.Genesis 44:26. Matthew 9:15.) not that they were unable to roll away the stone; but it was contrary to the rules of the place, as it had been agreed that no one should uncover the well and disturb the waters, till all the shepherds with their flocks were assembled together to the common place of watering.
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Genesis 29:7
7 And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.