KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me any thing: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed and keep thy flock.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'What should I give you?' And Jacob said, 'You don't need to give me anything. If you'll do this one thing for me, I'll continue to take care of your flocks.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jacob is negotiating with Laban, saying he doesn't want payment but will continue working if Laban agrees to a specific arrangement.
📚 Historical Context
This conversation happens between Jacob and his father-in-law Laban after Jacob had worked for him for many years, first to marry Rachel and Leah, then continuing to tend Laban's flocks. Jacob is now ready to negotiate new terms for his continued service, setting up what will become a creative arrangement involving speckled and spotted sheep and goats.
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