Genesis 29:27

Contemporary English Version 1995

After you spend this week with Leah, you may also marry Rachel. But you will have to work for me another seven years.”

Cross References

Judges 14:12

Samson told the 30 young men, “This party will last for seven days. Let's make a bet: I'll tell you a riddle, and if you can tell me the answer before the party is over, I'll give each of you a shirt and a full change of clothing.

Leviticus 18:18

As long as your wife is alive, don't cause trouble for her by taking one of her sisters as a second wife.

Malachi 2:15

Didn't God create you and your wife to become like one person? And why did he do this? It was so you would have children, and then lead them to become God's people. Don't ever be unfaithful to your wife.

Judges 14:10

While Samson's father went to make the final arrangements with the bride and her family, Samson threw a big party, as grooms usually did.

1 Timothy 6:10

The love of money causes all kinds of trouble. Some people want money so much they have given up their faith and caused themselves a lot of pain.

Genesis 29:26

Laban replied, “In our country the older daughter must get married first.

Genesis 29:28

At the end of the week of celebration, Laban let Jacob marry Rachel, and he gave her his servant woman Bilhah. Jacob loved Rachel more than he did Leah, but he had to work another seven years for Laban.

Genesis 31:41

I had to work 14 of these 20 long years to earn your two daughters and another 6 years to buy your sheep and goats. During that time you kept changing my wages.

Genesis 29:20

Jacob worked seven years for Laban, but the time seemed like only a few days, because he loved Rachel so much.