Genesis 29:27 meaning and explanation

Finish this week’s celebration, and we will give you the younger one in return for another seven years of work.”

Genesis 29:27, Berean Standard Bible

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Laban is speaking to Jacob in Haran, having just tricked him into consummating a marriage with Leah instead of Rachel. Jacob had served seven years for Rachel, and now Laban proposes a fix: complete the seven day wedding feast for Leah, and Rachel will be given as well, in exchange for another seven years of labor.

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