Genesis 29:15

And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 29:15

BSB
Laban said to him, "Just because you are my relative, should you work for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be."
AKJV
And Laban said to Jacob, Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? tell me, what shall your wages be?
CPDV
he said to him: "Though you are my brother, will you serve me for nothing? Tell me what wages you would accept."
ERV
And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
NHEB
Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be?"
SMT
And Laban will say to Jacob, Because thou art my brother shalt thou serve me gratuitously? announce to me what thy reward.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:15

AndLabanH3837saidH559VerbuntoJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineBecausethouartmybrotherH251Noun MasculineshouldestthouthereforeserveH5647VerbmefornoughtH2600AdverbtellH5046VerbmewhatshallthywagesH4909Noun Femininebe

Commentary for Genesis 29:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 29:15
Summary
Employer asks worker about compensation
Place
Haran
Event
Negotiating employment terms
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative