Genesis 29:28 nasb — Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife.

NASB

"Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife."

— Genesis 29:28, NASB

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Genesis 29 — Context

25

So it came about in the morning that, behold, it was Leah! And he said to Laban, "What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served with you? Why then have you deceived me?"

26

But Laban said, "It is not the practice in our place to marry off the younger before the firstborn.

27

"Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also for the service which you shall serve with me for another seven years."

28

Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife.

29

Laban also gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her maid.

30

So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and indeed he loved Rachel more than Leah, and he served with Laban for another seven years.

31

Now the LORD saw that Leah was unloved, and He opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.

Genesis 29:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:28 say?
Genesis 29:28 in the NASB reads: “Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife.”
Where is Genesis 29:28 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 28.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 29:28.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:28 in?
Genesis 29:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 29:28?
Genesis 29:28 reads (NASB): “Jacob did so and completed her week, and he gave him his daughter Rachel as his wife.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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