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Genesis 30:16, 18, 26, 28-29, 32-33

Genesis 30:16 TPT

That evening, when Jacob was coming home from the field, Leah went out to meet him and said, “You must sleep with me tonight, for I’ve paid for your services with my son’s mandrakes.” So Jacob slept with Leah that night.

Genesis 30:18 TPT

whom she named Issachar, saying, “God rewarded me for giving my maidservant to my husband.”

Genesis 30:26 TPT

You know how hard I’ve worked for you these many years to finish paying for my two wives. Give them to me along with my children, and I’ll be on my way.”

Genesis 30:28-29 TPT

Just name your price, and I’ll give it to you.” Jacob replied, “You know how hard I’ve worked for you and how your livestock has increased under my care.

Genesis 30:32-33 TPT

Just let me pass through all your flocks today and take out every speckled and spotted sheep or goat, and every black lamb. That’s all the payment I ask. And in the future, when you review my wages, the integrity of my dealings with you will be obvious. If you find any animal among mine that is not speckled, spotted, or black, then you will know that I stole it.”