29 And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid.
29 Laban gave his servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her attendant.
29 (Laban gave his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.)
29 (Laban gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as her maid.)
29 And Laban gave his maid Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as a maid.
29 (Laban gave Rachel a servant, Bilhah, to be her maid.)
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:29
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30
(Read Genesis 29:15-30)
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. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of the labour of love, 1 Corinthians 7:2.