Genesis 29:20

and Jacob serveth for Rachel seven years; and they are in his eyes as some days, because of his loving her.

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.

In Context

19and Laban saith, 'It is better for me to give her to thee than to give her to another man; dwell with me;'

21And Jacob saith unto Laban, 'Give up my wife, for my days have been fulfilled, and I go in unto her;'

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Cross References

Genesis 29:27fulfil the week of this one, and we give to thee also this one, for the service which thou dost serve with me yet seven other years.'

Genesis 30:26give up my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and I go; for thou — thou hast known my service which I have served thee.'

Genesis 34:19and the young man delayed not to do the thing, for he had delight in Jacob's daughter, and he is honourable above all the house of his father.

Hosea 12:12And Jacob doth flee to the country of Aram, And Israel doth serve for a wife, Yea, for a wife he hath kept watch.

1 Corinthians 13:7all things it beareth, all it believeth, all it hopeth, all it endureth.

Ephesians 5:2and walk in love, as also the Christ did love us, and did give himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for an odour of a sweet smell,

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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