And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.
You know that I have worked for your father with all my strength and ability.
Jacob is reminding his wives that he has given his best effort in serving their father Laban.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob had fled to his uncle Laban's home in Haran to escape his brother Esau, who sought to kill him after Jacob tricked him out of his birthright. Over the course of 20 years, Jacob served Laban faithfully and with great effort, managing his flocks and enduring multiple instances of deception and unfair treatment from Laban. This verse is part of Jacob's speech to his wives, Rachel and Leah, as he justifies their departure from Laban by highlighting his diligent service despite the hardships.
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