Genesis 30:26
Come, give me my wives and my children for whom I have served thee and let me take my journey,—for, thou, knowest my service wherewith I have served thee.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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Genesis 29:20So Jacob served for Rachel—seven years,—and they became, in his eyes, as single days, for his love to her.
Genesis 30:29And he said unto him, Thou, knowest how I have served thee,—and how thy cattle have fared, with me.
Genesis 31:26Then said Laban to Jacob, What hadst thou done, that thou shouldst steal away unawares to me,—and shouldst carry off my daughters, as captives of the sword?
Genesis 31:38This twenty years’ time, have, I, been with thee—Thy ewes and thy she-goats, have not cast their young,—And the rams of thy flock, have I not eaten,
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 →