Genesis 29:19

Laban said, “It is better for me to give her to you than to give her to any other man. Stay with me.”

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In The King James Version

And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

In Context

18Jacob loved Rachel, and so he said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”

20So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days, because he loved her so.

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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 →

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