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Genesis 29:13-15
International Standard Version
Genesis 29:13-15
International Standard Version
13 When Laban heard the news about his sister’s son Jacob, he ran out to meet him. He embraced him, kissed him, and brought him back to his house. Then Jacob told Laban about everything that had happened. 14 Laban responded, “You certainly are my flesh and blood!”[a] So Jacob[b] stayed with him for about a month.[c]
Jacob Agrees to Work in Order to Marry Rachel
15 Later, Laban asked Jacob, “Should you serve me for free, just because you’re my nephew?[d] Let’s talk about what your wages should be.”
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- Genesis 29:14 Lit. bones
- Genesis 29:14 Lit. he
- Genesis 29:14 Lit. for days of a new month
- Genesis 29:15 Lit. brother
Genesis 29:13-15
New International Version
Genesis 29:13-15
New International Version
13 As soon as Laban(A) heard the news about Jacob, his sister’s son, he hurried to meet him. He embraced him(B) and kissed him and brought him to his home, and there Jacob told him all these things. 14 Then Laban said to him, “You are my own flesh and blood.”(C)
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
After Jacob had stayed with him for a whole month, 15 Laban said to him, “Just because you are a relative(D) of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages(E) should be.”
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