Genesis 30:37 meaning and explanation

Jacob, however, took fresh branches of poplar, almond, and plane trees, and peeled the bark, exposing the white inner wood of the branches.

Genesis 30:37, Berean Standard Bible

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Jacob is still working for his father-in-law Laban, who has just removed the spotted and dark animals, leaving Jacob with the plain flocks as his wages. Here Jacob cuts fresh branches from poplar, almond and plane trees and peels back the bark to expose the white wood, then sets them in the watering troughs.

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