Genesis 29:23
23 But when evening came, he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob made love to her.
Other Translations of Genesis 29:23
King James Version
23 And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
English Standard Version
23 But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and he went in to her.
The Message
23 At evening, though, he got his daughter Leah and brought her to the marriage bed, and Jacob slept with her.
New King James Version
23 Now it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her.
New Living Translation
23 But that night, when it was dark, Laban took Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:23
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.