Genesis 29:22
So Laban gathered together all the men of the place and made a feast.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
In Context
23In the evening, Laban took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob, who slept with her.
Cross References
Judges 14:10Samson's father went down to where the woman was, and Samson gave a feast there, for this was the custom of the young men.
Esther 2:18The king gave a great feast for all his officials and his servants, “Esther's feast,” and he granted relief from taxation to the provinces. He also gave gifts with royal generosity.
Matthew 25:1Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
Revelation 19:9The angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” He also said to me, “These are true words of God.”
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 →