Lux Domini

Genesis  29:18

And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

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Interpretation

During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business.

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This thought runs through Genesis 29:17-20.

Genesis 29:17 Genesis 29:18 Genesis 29:19 Genesis 29:20

Glossary

Rachel Person
Ewe, “the daughter”, “the somewhat petulant, peevish, and self-willed though beautiful younger daughter” of Laban, and one of Jacob’s wives ( Gen. 29:6 , 28).