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Genesis 30:28

Genesis 30:28 is verse 28 of Genesis chapter 30, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.”

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King James Version

And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.

World English Bible

He said, “Appoint me your wages, and I will give it.”

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Genesis 30:26–30 · Berean Standard Bible

26 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.”

27 But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.”

28 And he added, “Name your wages, and I will pay them.”

29 Then Jacob answered, “You know how I have served you and how your livestock have thrived under my care.

30 Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?”

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Genesis 29:15

Laban said to him, “Just because you are my relative, should you work for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

Genesis 29:19

Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.”

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