Genesis 30:29

Jacob said to him, “I have worked comepletely for you. I took good care of your animals. You know that.

Nyangumarta (portions)

In The King James Version

And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me.

In Context

28Name for yourself whatever you want, I will give you whatever, after that you will stay with me.”

30You had a small number of animals. As soon as I came here they became many. I worked for you. Therefore God gave you lots of belongings. From now on I must take good care of my children.”

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Cross References

Genesis 30:5Bilhah became pregnant, she got a male child.

Genesis 31:38I stayed with you 20 whole years. I was taking care of your animals. In that time your sheep and goats stayed safe. They had many offspring. I did not eat your rams.

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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