Genesis 30:26

Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 30:26

BSB
Give me my wives and children for whom I have served you, that I may go on my way. You know how hard I have worked for you."
AKJV
Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served you, and let me go: for you know my service which I have done you.
CPDV
Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served you, so that I may depart. You know the servitude with which I have served you."
ERV
Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service wherewith I have served thee.
NHEB
Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the service I have given you."
SMT
Give my wives and my children, for whom I served thee, and I will go forth; for thou knewest ray work which I served thee.

Commentary for Genesis 30:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 30:26
Summary
Jacob claims his wives and children as earned compensation
Event
Jacob demands his family as wages
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative