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How many years did Jacob work for rachel?
Short answer: Jacob worked 7 years for Laban before he married his two wives, Leah and Rachel.Long answer: Jacob worked 7 years to pay Rachel's bride price, but his father-in-law Laban tricked him into sleeping with Rachel's older sister Leah instead.When Jacob then confronted Laban about it (Genesis 29:25-27):"...And he said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you tricked me?And Laban said, It must not be done so in our country, to give the younger before the first-born. Fulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you shall serve with me still another seven years."So Laban basically told Jacob, "Finish your honeymoon with Leah, and then I'll give you Rachel also."So the timeline was:Jacob is engaged to Rachel.Jacob serves Laban 7 years as her bride price.Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah instead.Jacob has a week-long honeymoon with Leah.Jacob marries Rachel, also.Jacob serves Laban another 7 years to pay for his second wife.
Why did Taylor Lautner work out to get in the twilight serious?
Taylor lautnre had to work out to keep the role of Jacob because Jacob gets rip before he turns into a werewolf
Who are the 4 wives of Jacob?
AnswerIn Genesis chapter 28, Jacob is told that he can not marry any of the local people and must marry one of his uncle, Laban's two daughters, Rachel and Leah. In chapter 29, he meets Rachel and falls in love, but Laban tricks him into marrying Leah, but promises that Jacob can also marry Rachel if he works for Laban for seven years. Jacob loved Rachel more than Leah.
What work did Jacob Lawrence do?
he was a fantastic artist he was famous he pain 24 paintings and he did self portage's of his self
How did Matt Damon meet his wife?
She is the exec producer for Comedy Central and he works for south park so I'm guessing they met at work. They have been married for 2 years now.
Who work seven years and was given the wrong wife?
Jacob
How many years did Jacob have to work to find the girl he wanted?
14 years
Who did Laban give to Jacob when he completed the seven years of work?
Leah
How old was Jacob when he began work for Laban?
About 77 years old.
Who was the man who deceived Jacob?
The man who deceived Jacob was Laban, his father-in-law. Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah instead of Rachel, whom Jacob loved. This deception led to Jacob having to work an additional seven years in order to marry Rachel.
Why does Jacob work for Laban for 14 years?
Jacob works for Laban for 14 years because he wants to marry Laban's daughter Rachel. Laban makes an agreement with Jacob that if he works for him for seven years, he can marry Rachel. However, Laban deceives Jacob by giving him Leah instead, so Jacob agrees to work another seven years in exchange for Rachel.
What bible story is it where the man waits many years for him to marry her?
In Genesis 29 you can read how Jacob was so in love with Rachel that he agreed with her father to work for him for 7 years before he (Jacob) married his daughter. When the 7 years was up there was a big party to celebrate. When it was dark the father gave Jacob his oldest daughter, Leah and Jacob slept with her. In the morning he saw he had been tricked and was outraged. The father explained it was not right to marry off the younger daughter before the older. So Jacob agreed to work another 7 years before he could marry his love, Rachel. Incidentally, if you take a bus tour from Jerusalem to Galilee the bus passes Rachel's tomb - it is right there, along side the road.
How did Laban trick Jacob into marrying Leah?
Laban tricked Jacob into marrying Leah by giving her to Jacob instead of Rachel on their wedding night, as Jacob had intended. Laban did this by having Leah wear a veil and keeping her identity hidden until the morning, when it was revealed to Jacob that he had married Leah instead of Rachel.
Who was Jacobs uncle. and how did he trick Jacob?
Jacob's uncle was Laban. Laban tricked Jacob by giving him his older daughter Leah to marry instead of Rachel, whom Jacob loved. Jacob had to work an additional seven years to marry Rachel as well.
Who did Jacob work for to get Leah?
Her father
What does concession mean in a marriage?
A concession is an understanding or agreement between husband and wife so they can make their marriage work, prosper, and last for many years to come. A concession can also mean tit for tat. The husband gives the wife something and the wife gives something to the husband in return.
How many years did Jacob work for rachel?
Short answer: Jacob worked 7 years for Laban before he married his two wives, Leah and Rachel.Long answer: Jacob worked 7 years to pay Rachel's bride price, but his father-in-law Laban tricked him into sleeping with Rachel's older sister Leah instead.When Jacob then confronted Laban about it (Genesis 29:25-27):"...And he said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you tricked me?And Laban said, It must not be done so in our country, to give the younger before the first-born. Fulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you shall serve with me still another seven years."So Laban basically told Jacob, "Finish your honeymoon with Leah, and then I'll give you Rachel also."So the timeline was:Jacob is engaged to Rachel.Jacob serves Laban 7 years as her bride price.Laban tricks Jacob into marrying Leah instead.Jacob has a week-long honeymoon with Leah.Jacob marries Rachel, also.Jacob serves Laban another 7 years to pay for his second wife.
