Genesis 29:21
Genesis 29:21 in Multiple Translations
Finally Jacob said to Laban, “Grant me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to sleep with her.”
¶ And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
Then Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife so that I may have her, for the days are ended.
Then Jacob said to Laban, “I've completed the time we agreed. Now give me your daughter to be my wife.”
Then Iaakob sayde to Laban, Giue me my wife, that I may goe in to her: for my terme is ended.
And Jacob saith unto Laban, 'Give up my wife, for my days have been fulfilled, and I go in unto her;'
Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.”
And Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife (for my days are fulfilled) that I may go in to her.
And he said to Laban: Give me my wife; for now the time is fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
After the seven years were ended, Jacob said to Laban, “Let me marry Rachel now, because the time we agreed upon for me to work for you is ended, and I want to marry her. [EUP]”
At the end of those 7 years, Jacob said to Laban, “I worked for you for 7 years, just like you said. So now, let me marry your daughter Rachel.”
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Genesis 29:21 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר
יַעֲקֹ֤ב
אֶל
לָבָן֙
הָבָ֣/ה
אֶת
אִשְׁתִּ֔/י
כִּ֥י
מָלְא֖וּ
יָמָ֑/י
וְ/אָב֖וֹאָה
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יַעֲקֹ֤ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
לָבָן֙
Lâbân
H3837
Laban
N-proper
הָבָ֣/ה
yâhab
H3051
to give
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
אִשְׁתִּ֔/י
ʼishshâh
H802
woman
N-fs | Suff
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
מָלְא֖וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
to fill
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
יָמָ֑/י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp | Suff
וְ/אָב֖וֹאָה
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 29:21
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יַעֲקֹ֤ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
לָבָן֙
Lâbân
H3837
"Laban"
N-proper
Refers to Laban, a person in the Bible, or a place in the desert where the Israelites camped.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.24.29; son of: Bethuel (H1328A); brother of: Rebekah (H7259); father of: Rachel (H7354) and Leah (H3812) § Laban = "white" son of Bethuel, brother of Rebekah, and father of Leah and Rachel
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Laban. See also: Genesis 24:29; Genesis 30:40; Deuteronomy 1:1.
הָבָ֣/ה
yâhab
H3051
"to give"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To give means to provide or put something, and can also mean to come or set something, as seen in the Bible. It is used in various contexts, including giving glory to God or providing for others.
Definition: 1) to give, provide, ascribe, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give 1a2) to set, place 1a3) to provide (with reflexive) 1a4) to ascribe (glory) 1a5) to grant, permit, come now Aramaic equivalent: ye.hav (יְהַב "to give" H3052)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take. See also: Genesis 11:3; Ruth 3:15; Psalms 29:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אִשְׁתִּ֔/י
ʼishshâh
H802
"woman"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for woman, used to describe a female person, wife, or animal, appears in many biblical passages, including Genesis and Exodus, and is often translated as woman, wife, or female.
Definition: : woman 1) woman, wife, female 1a) woman (opposite of man) 1b) wife (woman married to a man) 1c) female (of animals) 1d) each, every (pronoun)
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English. See also: Genesis 2:22; Genesis 34:4; Numbers 5:12.
כִּ֥י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מָלְא֖וּ
mâlêʼ
H4390
"to fill"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
To fill means to make something full or complete, like filling a container or fulfilling a promise. This word is used in many contexts, including being full of joy or having a job completed.
Definition: 1) to fill, be full 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be full 1a1a) fulness, abundance (participle) 1a1b) to be full, be accomplished, be ended 1a2) to consecrate, fill the hand 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be filled, be armed, be satisfied 1b2) to be accomplished, be ended 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to fill 1c2) to satisfy 1c3) to fulfil, accomplish, complete 1c4) to confirm 1d) (Pual) to be filled 1e) (Hithpael) to mass themselves against Aramaic equivalent: me.la (מְלָא "to fill" H4391)
Usage: Occurs in 242 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, confirm, [phrase] consecrate, be at an end, be expired, be fenced, fill, fulfil, (be, become, [idiom] draw, give in, go) full(-ly, -ly set, tale), (over-) flow, fulness, furnish, gather (selves, together), presume, replenish, satisfy, set, space, take a (hand-) full, [phrase] have wholly. See also: Genesis 1:22; 2 Chronicles 16:14; Psalms 10:7.
יָמָ֑/י
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
וְ/אָב֖וֹאָה
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-1cs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
אֵלֶֽי/הָ
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
Study Notes — Genesis 29:21
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- Genesis 29:21 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 29:21
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 29:21
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
- Sermons on Genesis 29:21
Context — Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
19Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.”
20So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.
21Finally Jacob said to Laban, “Grant me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to sleep with her.”
22So Laban invited all the men of that place and prepared a feast. 23But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.Cross References
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| 1 | Judges 15:1 | Later on, at the time of the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit his wife. “I want to go to my wife in her room,” he said. But her father would not let him enter. |
| 2 | Genesis 29:20 | So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her. |
| 3 | Genesis 4:1 | And Adam had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain. “With the help of the LORD I have brought forth a man,” she said. |
| 4 | Genesis 38:16 | Not realizing that she was his daughter-in-law, he went over to her and said, “Come now, let me sleep with you.” “What will you give me for sleeping with you?” she inquired. |
| 5 | Matthew 1:18 | This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. |
| 6 | Genesis 29:18 | Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” |
| 7 | Genesis 31:41 | Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times! |
Genesis 29:21 Summary
In Genesis 29:21, Jacob asks Laban to give him his wife, Rachel, because he has completed his seven years of service and wants to start a life with her. This verse shows Jacob's patience and love for Rachel, and it also highlights the importance of honesty and direct communication in relationships. Just like Jacob, we can trust God's timing and plan for our lives, even when things seem delayed or uncertain, as we see in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28. By waiting on God and prioritizing honesty and love, we can build strong and healthy relationships, just as Jacob desired with Rachel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the basis of Jacob's request to Laban in Genesis 29:21?
Jacob's request was based on the completion of his seven years of service for Rachel, as agreed upon with Laban, and his desire to marry and start a life with her, as seen in Genesis 29:20.
Why did Jacob express his desire to sleep with Rachel in Genesis 29:21?
Jacob's statement was a way of expressing his desire to consummate their marriage and start a family, which was a natural part of the marriage covenant in biblical times, as seen in Genesis 1:28 and Psalm 127:3-5.
How does Jacob's request in Genesis 29:21 reflect his character?
Jacob's request reflects his patience, as he had waited seven years for Rachel, and his love for her, which made the time seem short, as mentioned in Genesis 29:20.
What can we learn from Jacob's approach to Laban in Genesis 29:21?
We can learn the importance of being direct and honest in our communication, as Jacob was clear about his intentions and expectations, and we can also see the value of perseverance and patience in waiting for God's timing, as seen in Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be patient and wait for God's timing, just like Jacob waited for Rachel?
- How can I demonstrate my love and commitment to my spouse or loved ones, just as Jacob showed his love for Rachel?
- What are some ways I can prioritize honesty and direct communication in my relationships, as Jacob did with Laban?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty and timing in my life, even when circumstances seem uncertain or delayed, as Jacob experienced in Genesis 29:21-23?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 29:21
And Jacob said unto Laban, give [me] my wife,.... Meaning Rachel, who was his wife by contract; the conditions of her being his wife were now fulfilled by him, and therefore he might challenge her as
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 29:21
And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her. Jacob said, Give me my wife. The betrothals often continue for years, as they did in Jacob's case, before a man demands his wife.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
Genesis 29:21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give [me] my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.Ver. 21. Give me my wife, for my days, &c.] Jacob had served out his time, and now demands his due. David also is said to have "served the will of God, for his own age"; and John Baptist to have "fulfilled his course". "Moses also was faithful in all God’ s house, as a servant". Yet these could not call for heaven as their wages, because they were (as the best are, at their best) but "unprofitable servants," and did not, in any measure, what their duty was to do. We have not a bit of bread of our own earning; and are therefore taught to pray, "Give us this day our daily bread": we get our living by begging. Our best plea is, Domine, non sum dignus, nihi - lominus tamen sum indigens :Lord, I am not worthy, but I am needy, as Pomeran said. Then will God, of his free grace, supply all our necessities, and "afterwards receive us to glory." He will bring us into the bride chamber of heaven, and there will he give us his loves. He will let out himself into us, to our infinite delight. Of all natural delights, that of marriage is the greatest, because there is the greatest communication of one creature to another; and according to the degrees of communication are the degrees of delight.
Think the same in the mystical marriage.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
(21) My days are fulfilled.—That is, the appointed time of service is completed. It was undeniably at the end of the seven years that the marriage took place.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
Verse 21. My days are fulfilled] My seven years are now completed, let me have my wife, for whom I have given this service as a dowry.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 29:21
JACOB’S DOUBLE , Genesis 29:15-30. What shall thy wages be — Jacob, the plain, domestic man, (Genesis 25:27,) doubtless made himself very useful in Laban’s household.
Sermons on Genesis 29:21
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Commentary on Judges 15-16 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith delivers a powerful commentary on Judges 15-16, focusing on the life of Samson, a judge of Israel whose strength was tied to his commitment to God. The sermon explores |
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(Genesis) Genesis 31:38-41 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and his experiences with his uncle Laban. The preacher highlights how Laban was a hard taskmaster, making Jacob work tire |
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(Genesis) Genesis 29:22-29 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jacob and Laban from the book of Genesis. Jacob serves Laban for seven years in order to marry Rachel, but Laban tricks him and |
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Road to Reality - Which Road Will You Travel On by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Jacob and his love for Rachel. Jacob worked for seven years to marry Rachel, but was deceived by her father and ended up marrying |
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Which Road Will You Travel On? by K.P. Yohannan | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of suffering and how Christians should respond to it. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude and prayer, using the example of w |
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The Self-Centered Person's Attitude to God by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen addresses the self-centered person's attitude towards God, emphasizing that legalistic service stems from a desire for reward rather than genuine love. He illustrates th |
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Hebrews 11 - Part 3 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the significance of blood in the Bible. He mentions various historical events where bloodshed occurred, emphasizing that blood is sacred an |