Genesis 30:28

How much can I pay you to stay with me?”

Barkly (portions)

In The King James Version

And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.

In Context

27But Laban said, “If I have made you happy, please stay here with me. In our culture we have a special ceremony way to find out about things. I did that special ceremony and now I know that God has used you to do good things for me. I am a rich man now.

29Jacob answered, “You know that I have worked hard for you and you have a lot more sheep and cattle now.

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Cross References

Genesis 29:15At the end of the month Laban said to Jacob, “You are my close relation. I cannot let you work for nothing. How can I pay you?”

Matthew Henry on Genesis 30:26-37

Jacob's Bargain with Laban. ( b. c. 1745.) 25 And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country. 26 Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee. 27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake. 28 And he said, Appoint me thy… Read the whole commentary →

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