Genesis 29:20
And Jakob served for Rahel seven years; and they were in his eyes as a few days, inasmuch as he loved her.
Targum Onkelos
In The King James Version
In Context
19And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee than give her to another man; reside with me.
Cross References
Genesis 29:27Fulfil this week, and I will give thee also that, for the service that thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
Genesis 30:26Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, that I may go: for thou knowest the service with which I have served thee.
Genesis 34:19And the young man delayed not to do the thing, because he delighted in the daughter of Jakob, and he was more honourable than all his father’s house.
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 →