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Genesis 29:18

Genesis 29:18
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jacob loved Rachel,.... As he seems to have done from the moment he saw her at the well, being beautiful, modest, humble, affable, diligent, and industrious:

and he said, I will serve thee seven…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Genesis 29:1-35

- Jacob’s Marriage 6. רחל rāchēl, Rachel, “a ewe.” 16. לאה lê'âh, Leah, “wearied.” 24. זלפה zı̂lpâh, Zilpah, “drop?” 29. בלהה bı̂lhâh, Bilhah, “timidity.” 32. ראוּבן re'uvbēn, Reuben, “behold a…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Genesis 29:15-30

Here is, I. The fair contract made between Laban and Jacob, during the month that Jacob spent there as a guest, Gen 29:14. It seems he was not idle, nor did he spend his time in sport and pastime; but…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I will serve … Rachel He has no money to offer; he is ready to give seven years" service without wages, in order to win Rachel as his bride. He cannot as bridegroom, or suitor, offer the usual gifts,…