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Genesis 29:15, 18, 20, 25, 27, 30

Genesis 29:15 NIV

Laban said to him, “Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

Genesis 29:18 NIV

Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”

Genesis 29:20 NIV

So Jacob served seven years to get Rachel, but they seemed like only a few days to him because of his love for her.

Genesis 29:25 NIV

When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?”

Genesis 29:27 NIV

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

Genesis 29:30 NIV

Jacob made love to Rachel also, and his love for Rachel was greater than his love for Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years.

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