Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee.
Give me my wives and children, whom I've worked for by serving you, and let me go. You know how faithfully I've served you.
Jacob is asking his father-in-law Laban to release him from service so he can take his family and leave, reminding Laban of his years of faithful work.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had been serving his uncle Laban in Mesopotamia for over 14 years as part of an agreement to marry Rachel, though Laban tricked him into also marrying Leah. After this period of faithful labor, during which Jacob fathered children and God blessed his efforts, Jacob sought to leave and return to his homeland of Canaan. This verse reflects Jacob's direct appeal to Laban, emphasizing the hard work he had done and his right to take his family with him.
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