Genesis 30:28

Then Laban continued, “Tell me how much to pay you and I'll give it to you.”

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

27“Please be so kind as to stay,” Laban replied, “because I have discovered that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

29“You certainly know how much work I've done for you, and how well your flocks have done under my care.

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Cross References

Genesis 29:15One day Laban said to him, “You're my relative so you shouldn't be working for me for nothing! Tell me, what should 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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