Génesis 29:20

20 Así que Jacob trabajó siete años para obtener a Raquel; pero su amor por ella era tan fuerte que le parecieron unos pocos días.

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 Ya que Jacob estaba enamorado de Raquel, le dijo a su padre:
—Trabajaré para ti siete años si me entregas como esposa a Raquel, tu hija menor.

19 —¡De acuerdo! —respondió Labán—. Prefiero entregártela a ti que a cualquier otro. Quédate y trabaja para mí.

20 Así que Jacob trabajó siete años para obtener a Raquel; pero su amor por ella era tan fuerte que le parecieron unos pocos días.

21 Finalmente llegó el momento de casarse con ella. «He cumplido mi parte del acuerdo —le dijo Jacob a Labán—. Ahora entrégame a mi esposa para acostarme con ella».

22 Entonces Labán invitó a toda la gente de los alrededores y preparó una fiesta de bodas;