Genesis 29:28 Meaning and Explanation
“And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jacob completes Leah's wedding week and receives Rachel as a second wife.
The Context of Genesis 29:28
Jacob receives Rachel as a second wife after Leah's wedding week.
What Does Genesis 29:28 Mean?
Jacob's acceptance of the new terms is recorded in action without comment. He fulfills Leah's week—the seven-day celebration that finalizes her marriage. This signals Jacob's acceptance of Leah as his wife, however reluctant, and his willingness to stay in the arrangement Laban has imposed.
At the conclusion of the week, Laban gives Rachel to Jacob as 'also'—a second wife. In the cultural context of Genesis, polygamy was practiced, though often fraught with tension. Jacob now is bound to two sisters—Leah whom he did not choose, Rachel whom he loves. The consequences of this double marriage will unfold through the rest of Jacob's life and future narratives of family conflict.
Frequently Asked Questions About Genesis 29:28
What does Genesis 29:28 mean?
Jacob completes Leah's wedding week and receives Rachel as a second wife.
What is the context of Genesis 29:28?
Jacob receives Rachel as a second wife after Leah's wedding week.