What does Genesis 29:18 mean?

Genesis 29:18 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 29:18 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

16And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

17Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

18And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

19And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

20And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.

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