Genesis 29:21
“And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.”
Genesis 29:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And he said to Laban: Give me my wife; for now the time is fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jacob saith unto Laban, 'Give up my wife, for my days have been fulfilled, and I go in unto her;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob said to Laban, "Give me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to be with her."
Context: Genesis 29
19And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.
20And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
21And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
22And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
23And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
About Genesis 29: Jacob Meets Rachel
Jacob works for seven years to marry Leah, but is deceived by her father Laban and marries Rachel as well. He works for another seven years to be able to marry Rachel.
Commentary
Genesis 29 is the story of Jacob's journey to Haran to find a wife. After a long journey, he arrives at a well and meets Rachel, the daughter of Laban, his mother's brother. Jacob falls in love with Rachel and agrees to work for Laban for seven years in exchange for her hand in marriage.