Génesis 29:20

20 Así sirvió Jacob por Raquel siete años; y le parecieron como pocos días, porque la amaba

Génesis 29:20 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 29:20

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel
The whole term of time, diligently, faithfully, and patiently. Reference is had to this in ( Hosea 11:12 ) :

and they seemed unto him [but] a few days, for the love he had to her;
for though to lovers time seems long ere they enjoy the object beloved; yet Jacob here respects not so much the time as the toil and labour of service he endured in it; he thought that seven years' service was a trifle, like the service of so many days, in comparison of the lovely and worthy person he obtained thereby; all that he endured was nothing in comparison of her, and through the love he bore to her: besides, the many pleasant hours he spent in conversation with her made the time slide on insensibly, so that it seemed to be quickly gone; which shows that his love was pure and constant.

Génesis 29:20 In-Context

18 Y Jacob amó a Raquel, y dijo: Yo te serviré siete años por Raquel, tu hija menor

19 Y Labán respondió: Mejor es que te la dé a ti, y no que la dé a otro hombre; estate conmigo

20 Así sirvió Jacob por Raquel siete años; y le parecieron como pocos días, porque la amaba

21 Y dijo Jacob a Labán: Dame mi mujer, porque mi tiempo es cumplido para que entre a ella

22 Entonces Labán juntó a todos los varones de aquel lugar, e hizo banquete