30 Jacob made love to Rachel also, and his love for Rachel was greater than his love for Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years.

Other Translations of Genesis 29:30

King James Version

30 And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.

English Standard Version

30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban for another seven years.

The Message

30 Jacob then slept with her. And he loved Rachel more than Leah. He worked for Laban another seven years.

New King James Version

30 Then Jacob also went in to Rachel, and he also loved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban still another seven years.

New Living Translation

30 So Jacob slept with Rachel, too, and he loved her much more than Leah. He then stayed and worked for Laban the additional seven years.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:30

Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30

(Read Genesis 29:15-30)

During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of the labour of love, 1 Corinthians 7:2.