27 Finish this daughter's bridal week; then we will give you the younger one also, in return for another seven years of work."

Other Translations of Genesis 29:27

King James Version

27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.

English Standard Version

27 Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years."

The Message

27 Enjoy your week of honeymoon, and then we'll give you the other one also. But it will cost you another seven years of work."

New King James Version

27 Fulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you will serve with me still another seven years."

New Living Translation

27 "But wait until the bridal week is over; then we'll give you Rachel, too-provided you promise to work another seven years for me."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:27

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.