Genesis 30:27
“Please be so kind as to stay,” Laban replied, “because I have discovered that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”
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28Then Laban continued, “Tell me how much to pay you and I'll give it to you.”
Cross References
Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you; I will curse those who curse you. Everyone on earth will be blessed through you.”
Genesis 26:24That night the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am the God of Abraham your father. Don't be afraid, for I am with you. I will bless you and give you many descendants for the sake of my servant Abraham.”
Genesis 33:15“Fine, but let me leave some of my men with you,” said Esau. “You're very kind, but there's no need to do that,” Jacob replied.
Genesis 39:2The Lord was with Joseph and made him successful. He lived in his Egyptian master's house.
Genesis 39:21But the Lord was with Joseph, showing him trustworthy love, and made the chief jailer pleased with him.
Exodus 3:21I will make the Egyptians treat you well as a people, so when you go you won't leave empty-handed.
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 →