Genesis 30:28

28 Tell me what I should pay you, and I will give it to you."

Genesis 30:28 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 30:28

And he said, appoint me thy wages, and I will give [it].
] Say what thou wilt have, fix what salary thou thinkest sufficient, and I will agree to it, and punctually pay it: this he craftily said, not choosing to propose anything himself, but leaving it to Jacob, knowing very well the honesty and modesty of Jacob, that he would mention less wages than he could have the face to offer him.

Genesis 30:28 In-Context

26 Give me my wives and my children and let me go. I have earned them by working for you, and you know that I have served you well."

27 Laban said to him, "If I have pleased you, please stay. I know the Lord has blessed me because of you.

28 Tell me what I should pay you, and I will give it to you."

29 Jacob answered, "You know that I have worked hard for you, and your flocks have grown while I cared for them.

30 When I came, you had little, but now you have much. Every time I did something for you, the Lord blessed you. But when will I be able to do something for my own family?"