Gen 30:18, 25 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 18. God hath given me my hire ] sechari . And she called his name Issachar , , This word is compounded of yesh , IS, and sachar , WAGES, from sachar , to content, satisfy, saturate ; hence a satisfaction or compensation for work done, &c.

‏ Genesis 30:18

Verse 18. God hath given me my hire] sechari. And she called his name Issachar, , This word is compounded of yesh, IS, and sachar, WAGES, from sachar, to content, satisfy, saturate; hence a satisfaction or compensation for work done, &c.

‏ Genesis 30:25

Verse 25. Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away] Having now, as is generally conjectured, fulfilled the fourteen years which he had engaged to serve for Leah and Rachel. See Ge 30:26, and conclusion of Clarke's notes "Ge 31:55".