Genesis 29:22

22 So Laban brought all of the people of the place together and had a big dinner prepared.

Genesis 29:22 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 29:22

And Laban gathered together all the men of the place
Of the city of Haran, which may be understood of the chief and principal of them, to make the marriage of his daughter public and authentic:

and made a feast;
a marriage or marriage feast, as the Septuagint version, see ( Matthew 22:2 ) ; which was usual, when a marriage was solemnized, expressive of joy on that account.

Genesis 29:22 In-Context

20 So Jacob worked for seven years to get Rachel. But they seemed like only a few days to him because he loved her so much.

21 Then Jacob said to Laban, "Give me my wife. I've completed my time. I want to make love to her."

22 So Laban brought all of the people of the place together and had a big dinner prepared.

23 But when evening came, he gave his daughter Leah to Jacob. And Jacob made love to her.

24 Laban gave his female servant Zilpah to his daughter as her servant.