Genesis 29:17-27

17 sed Lia lippis erat oculis Rahel decora facie et venusto aspectu

18 quam diligens Iacob ait serviam tibi pro Rahel filia tua minore septem annis

19 respondit Laban melius est ut tibi eam dem quam viro alteri mane apud me

20 servivit igitur Iacob pro Rahel septem annis et videbantur illi pauci dies prae amoris magnitudine

21 dixitque ad Laban da mihi uxorem meam quia iam tempus expletum est ut ingrediar ad eam

22 qui vocatis multis amicorum turbis ad convivium fecit nuptias

23 et vespere filiam suam Liam introduxit ad eum

24 dans ancillam filiae Zelpham nomine ad quam cum ex more Iacob fuisset ingressus facto mane vidit Liam

25 et dixit ad socerum quid est quod facere voluisti nonne pro Rahel servivi tibi quare inposuisti mihi

26 respondit Laban non est in loco nostro consuetudinis ut minores ante tradamus ad nuptias

27 imple ebdomadem dierum huius copulae et hanc quoque dabo tibi pro opere quo serviturus es mihi septem annis aliis

Genesis 29:17-27 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO GENESIS 29

This chapter informs us of Jacob's coming to a well near Haran, where meeting with some shepherds he inquires after Laban, Ge 29:1-8; and there also with Rachel his daughter, the shepherds made known to him, and acquainted her who he was, Ge 29:9-12; upon which she ran to her father, and told him who was at the well, who went forth and brought him to his house, and kindly entertained him, Ge 29:13,14; with whom he agreed to stay and serve seven years for Rachel his daughter, Ge 29:15-20; at the end of which Jacob demands his wife, but instead of Rachel, Leah was brought to him as his wife, Ge 29:21-25; which being discovered, and complained of, it was proposed he should have Rachel also, provided he would serve yet seven years more, to which he agreed, Ge 29:26-30; and the chapter is concluded with an account of four sons being born to Jacob of Leah, Ge 29:31-35.