Genesis 30:29

Genesis 30:29 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me.
• New International Version (NIV)Jacob said to him, “You know how I have worked for you and how your livestock has fared under my care.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Jacob said to him, "You yourself know how I have served you, and how your livestock has fared with me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Jacob said to him, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock has been with me.

Context of Genesis 30:29

27But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” 28And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.” Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock have thrived under my care. 30Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?” 31“What can I give you?” Laban asked. “You do not need to give me anything,” Jacob replied. “If you do this one thing for me, I will keep on shepherding and keeping your flocks.

Genesis 30:29 word by word

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אֵלָ֔יו אַתָּ֣ה יָדַ֔עְתָּ אֵ֖ת אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲבַדְתִּ֑יךָ וְאֵ֛ת אֲשֶׁר־הָיָ֥ה מִקְנְךָ֖ אִתִּֽי׃Read the interlinear

• Then Jacob answeredאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• Then Jacob answeredאֶל'êl 'el · to(wards)H413
• Youאַתָּ֫ה'attâh 'attâ 'ath 'attîy 'attem 'atten 'attênâh 'attênnâh · you(m.s.)H859
• knowיָדַעyâda‛ · to knowH3045
• ·אֵת'êth · [Obj.]H853
• howאֲשֶׁר'ăsher · whichH834
• I have served youעָבַד‛âbad · to serveH5647
• your livestockמִקְנֶהmiqneh · livestockH4735
• have thrivedהָיָהhâyâh · to beH1961
• under my careאֵת'êth · withH854

Cross-references for Genesis 30:29

• Genesis 30:5and Bilhah conceived and bore him a son.
• Genesis 31:6You know that I have served your father with all my strength.
• Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?
• Ephesians 6:5Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear and sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ.
• Colossians 3:22Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.
• 1 Peter 2:15For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorance of foolish men.

Commentaries on Genesis 30:29

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-43Verses 1-43 - Jacob‘s Family and Wealth 6. דן dān Dan, “judge, lord.” 8. נפתלי naptālı̂y Naphtali, “wrestling.” 11. גד gād Gad, “overcoming, victory.” בגד bāgād “in victory or” =גד בא bā' gād “victory cometh.” גוּד gûd “press down.” גדוּד gedûd “troop.” 13. אשׁר 'ǎashēr Asher, “prosperity, happiness.” 18. ישׂשכר yı̂śāskār Jissakar, “reward.” The second Hebrew letter (ש s ) seems to have been merely a full mode of writing the word, instead of…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-43Verses 25-43 The fourteen years being gone, Jacob was willing to depart without any provision, except God's promise. But he had in many ways a just claim on Laban's substance, and it was the will of God that he should be provided for from it. He referred his cause to God, rather than agree for stated wages with Laban, whose selfishness was very great. And it would appear that he acted honestly, when none but those of the colours fixed upon should be found…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 25-34After working for fourteen years, Jacob asked Laban if he could return home. The two nomadic leaders negotiated politely but stayed cautious. Laban wanted more from Jacob, while Jacob wanted to earn his wages through selective breeding.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 25-4325. when Rachel had born Joseph--Shortly after the birth of this son, Jacob's term of servitude expired, and feeling anxious to establish an independence for his family, he probably, from knowing that Esau was out of the way, announced his intention of returning to Canaan (He 13:14). In this resolution the faith of Jacob was remarkable, for as yet he had nothing to rely on but the promise of God (compare Ge 28:15).Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 30:29

• Contracts
• Laban
• Rachel
• Servant
• Wages

In the dictionaries

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Commentaries on Genesis 30

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings