Genesis 29:27
Fulfill then her sevens, and I will give to thee her also in return for thy labor, which thou laborest with me, yet seven other years.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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In Context
26And Laban answered, It is not done thus in our country, to give the younger before the elder.
28And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her sevens; and Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to wife.
Cross References
Genesis 2:2And God finished on the sixth day his works which he made, and he ceased on the seventh day from all his works which he made.
Genesis 29:20And Jacob served for Rachel seven years, and they were before him as a few days, by reason of his loving her.
Leviticus 18:18Thou shalt not take a wife in addition to her sister, as a rival, to uncover her nakedness in opposition to her, while she is yet living.
Judges 14:12And Samson said to them, I propound you a riddle: if ye will indeed tell it me, and discover it within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty sheets and thirty changes of raiment.
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 →