And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
Jacob was in love with Rachel, so he said to her father, 'I will work for you for seven years in exchange for marrying Rachel, your younger daughter.'
Jacob was so deeply in love with Rachel that he willingly committed to seven years of labor just to marry her.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob had fled from his homeland after deceiving his brother Esau to obtain the family birthright and blessing, seeking refuge with his uncle Laban in Haran. Upon arriving, Jacob met Rachel, Laban's younger daughter, at a well while she was tending sheep, and he immediately fell in love with her. This verse reflects the ancient Near Eastern custom where marriages often involved a bride price or labor agreement, as Jacob offered to work seven years to secure Rachel as his wife.
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