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Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?"
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Fair Pay for Fair Work
Commentators observe that Laban's offer to pay Jacob appears "fair and upright." After witnessing Jacob's diligence for a month, Laban rightly acknowledges that his labor has value and deserves compensation. This sets a standard for just treatment, even among relatives, and prevents taking advantage of family ties.
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Genesis
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Genesis 29:6: רחל rāchēl — Rachel, “a ewe.”
Genesis 29:16: לאה lê'âh — Leah, “we…
19th Century
Anglican
What shall thy wages be? — As Jacob had given upon his arrival a full account of himself (Genesis 29:13), Lab…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Laban said to Jacob, because you are my brother Or nephew, his sister's son, (See Gill on Genesis 29:12…
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During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to engage in some useful work.
Laban desired that…
