Gênesis 29:20

20 Então Jacó trabalhou sete anos por Raquel, mas lhe pareceram poucos dias, pelo tanto que a amava.

Gênesis 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.

Gênesis 29:20 In-Context

18 Como Jacó gostava muito de Raquel, disse: “Trabalharei sete anos em troca de Raquel, sua filha mais nova”.

19 Labão respondeu: “Será melhor dá-la a você do que a algum outro homem. Fique aqui comigo”.

20 Então Jacó trabalhou sete anos por Raquel, mas lhe pareceram poucos dias, pelo tanto que a amava.

21 Então disse Jacó a Labão: “Entregue-me a minha mulher. Cumpri o prazo previsto e quero deitar-me com ela”.

22 Então Labão reuniu todo o povo daquele lugar e deu uma festa.