Genesis 29:27

I tell you what. At the end of one week I will let you marry Rachel as well. But you will have to stay and work for me for another 7 years.”

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In The King James Version

Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.

In Context

26Laban answered, “In this culture, the oldest daughter must be married before the younger sisters can get married.

28Jacob agreed to Laban's plan and a week later he married Rachel. Just like he did for Leah, Laban gave Rachel a young woman to work for her. Her name was Bilhah. Jacob worked for Laban for another 7 years, but he loved Rachel more than he loved Leah.

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Cross References

Genesis 2:2He made everything in 6 days, and on day 7, God rested and he stopped making things.

Genesis 29:20And so, Jacob worked for 7 years so that he could marry Rachel. Jacob loved Rachel that much, the 7 years were like 7 days for him.

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 →

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