Genesis 29:28

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Genesis 29:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. And he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. And he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife.
Genesis 29:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Genesis 29

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28And jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. And he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week, etc.] The week of the days of the feast of Leah, as the Targum of Jonathan adds; he agreed to it; during which time he cohabited with Leah as his wife, and which confirmed the marriage: how justifiable this was, must be left. The marrying of two sisters was forbidden by the law of Moses, (<031818>Leviticus 18:18); and polygamy was not allowed of in later times, and yet both were dispensed with in times preceding; and there seems to be an overruling Providence in this affair, which oftentimes brings good out of evil, since the Messiah was to spring from Leah, and not Rachel; (see Gill on “<012935>Genesis 29:35”); and having more wives than one, and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“gave him Rachel also--It is evident that the marriage of both sisters took place nearly about the same time, and that such a connection was then allowed, though afterwards prohibited (Lev 18:18).”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“29:28-30 After the bridal week ended (29:27), Jacob also received Rachel as his wife, though he then would have to work an additional seven years (cp. 31:41). Laban seemed to have gained the upper hand.”
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