Genesis 29:20
and Jacob serves for Rachel seven years; and they are in his eyes as some days, because of his loving her.
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In Context
21And Jacob says to Laban, “Give up my wife, for my days have been fulfilled, and I go in to her”;
Cross References
Genesis 29:27fulfill the period of seven [for] this one, and we also give to you this one, for the service which you serve with me yet seven other years.”
Genesis 30:26give up my wives and my children, for whom I have served you, and I go; for you have known my service which I have served you.”
Genesis 34:19and the young man did not delay to do the thing, for he had delight in Jacob’s daughter, and he is honorable above all the house of his father.
Hosea 12:12And Jacob flees to the country of Aram, || And Israel serves for a wife, || Indeed, he has kept watch for a wife.
1 Corinthians 13:7it bears all things, it believes all, it hopes all, it endures all.
Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as the Christ also loved us, and gave Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odor of a refreshing fragrance,
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 →