19 Laban said, "It's better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me."

Other Translations of Genesis 29:19

King James Version

19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

English Standard Version

19 Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me."

The Message

19 "It is far better," said Laban, "that I give her to you than marry her to some outsider. Yes. Stay here with me."

New King James Version

19 And Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me."

New Living Translation

19 "Agreed!" Laban replied. "I'd rather give her to you than to anyone else. Stay and work with me."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:19

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.