Genesis 29:22
And he, having invited a great number of his friends to the feast, made the marriage.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
In Context
21And he said to Laban: Give me my wife; for now the time is fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
23And at night he brought in Lia his daughter to him,
Cross References
Judges 14:10So his father went down to the woman, and made a feast for his son Samson: for so the young men used to do.
Esther 2:18And he commanded a magnificent feast to be prepared for all the princes, and for his servants, for the marriage and wedding of Esther. And he gave rest to all the provinces, and bestowed gifts according to princely magnificence.
Matthew 25:1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be like to ten virgins, who taking their lamps went out to meet the bridegroom and the bride.
Revelation 19:9And he said to me: Write: Blessed are they that are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith to me: These words of God are true.
Matthew Henry on Genesis 29:16-31
Jacob's Marriage. ( b. c. 1753.) 15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be? 16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. 18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I… Read the whole commentary →