Genesis 29:25
And it comes to pass in the morning, that behold, it [is] Leah; and he says to Laban, “What [is] this you have done to me? Have I not served with you for Rachel? And why have you deceived me?”
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In Context
24and Laban gives his maidservant Zilpah to her, to his daughter Leah, [for] a maidservant.
26And Laban says, “It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn;
Cross References
Genesis 27:35and he says, “Your brother has come with subtlety, and takes your blessing.”
Genesis 31:26And Laban says to Jacob, “What have you done that you deceive my heart, and lead away my daughters as captives of the sword?
Proverbs 11:31Behold, the righteous is repaid in the earth, || Surely also the wicked and the sinner!
Matthew 7:12All things, therefore, whatever you may will that men may be doing to you, so also do to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
1 Corinthians 3:13the work will become visible of each, for the day will declare [it], because it is revealed in fire, and the work of each, what kind it is, the fire will prove;
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 →