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Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.
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Love Makes Labor Light
Commentators agree that Jacob's seven years of hard labor felt like a few days because of his profound love for Rachel. Scholars explain that his affection was so pure and constant that the toil seemed insignificant compared to the joy of being with her and the reward of marrying her. This illustrates how genuine love can transform our perception of hardship and time.
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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
They seemed to him but a few days. —Jacob was at least fifty-seven years of age, but the late marriages of the patriarchs…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jacob served seven years for Rachel The whole term of time, diligently, faithfully, and patiently. Reference is …
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