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You know how much work I&#8217ve done for you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/30.htm">New Living Translation</a> Let me take my wives and children, for I have earned them by serving you, and let me be on my way. You certainly know how hard I have worked for you.” <a href="/esv/genesis/30.htm">English Standard Version</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, that I may go, for you know the service that I have given you.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/30.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/30.htm">New King James Version</a> 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 for you.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you yourself know my service which I have rendered you.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/30.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me depart; for you yourself know my service which I have rendered you.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me depart; for you yourself know my service which I have rendered you.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you yourself know my service which I have rendered you.” <a href="/amp/genesis/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the work which I have done for you.” <a href="/csb/genesis/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children that I have worked for, and let me go. You know how hard I have worked for you.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children that I have worked for, and let me go. You know how hard I have worked for you.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/30.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/genesis/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You know how hard I've worked for you, so let me take my wives and children and leave." <a href="/erv/genesis/30.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/genesis/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I've worked, and let me go. You know how much work I've done for you." <a href="/gnt/genesis/30.htm">Good News Translation</a> Give me my wives and children that I have earned by working for you, and I will leave. You know how well I have served you." <a href="/isv/genesis/30.htm">International Standard Version</a> Give me my wives and children for whom I've served you. Then I'll leave, since you're aware of my service to you." <a href="/msb/genesis/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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.? <a href="/net/genesis/30.htm">NET Bible</a> Let me take my wives and my children whom I have acquired by working for you. Then I'll depart, because you know how hard I've worked for you." <a href="/nheb/genesis/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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." <a href="/wbt/genesis/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/genesis/30.htm">World English Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know my service with which I have served you.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> give up my wives and my children, for whom I have served you, and I go; for you have known my service which I have served you.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> give up my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and I go; for thou -- thou hast known my service which I have served thee.' <a href="/slt/genesis/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Give me my wives, and my children, for whom I have served thee, that I may depart: thou knowest the service that I have rendered thee. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/30.htm">New American Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I served you and let me go, for you know the service that I rendered you.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know very well the service I have given you.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the service which I have rendered you. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Give to me my wives and the children of your service for them, and I shall go, because you know the work that I have done for you.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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.' <a href="/sep/genesis/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Restore my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, that I may depart, for thou knowest the service wherewith I have served thee. <a href="/parallel/genesis/30-26.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7378" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/30.htm">Jacob Prospers</a> 25Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland. 26<a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: tə·nāh (V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 3fs) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">Give</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">me</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: nā·šay (N-fpc:: 1cs) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman.">my wives</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/3206.htm" title="3206: yə·lā·ḏay (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Child, son, boy, youth. From yalad; something born, i.e. A lad or offspring.">children</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">for whom</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ‘ā·ḇaḏ·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">I have served you,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’ō·ṯə·ḵā (DirObjM:: 2ms) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/bā·hên (Prep-b:: Pro-3fp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: wə·’ê·lê·ḵāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf.Cohort-1cs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">that I may go on my way.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">You</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yā·ḏa‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">how</a> <a href="/hebrew/5656.htm" title="5656: ‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Labor, service. Or mabowdah; from abad; work of any kind.">hard I have worked</a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: ‘ă·ḇaḏ·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">for you.”</a> 27But 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.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Genesis 31:41</a> Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times! <a href="/genesis/31-38.htm">Genesis 31:38-40</a> I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten the rams of your flock. / I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night. / As it was, the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes. <a href="/genesis/31-6.htm">Genesis 31:6-7</a> You know that I have served your father with all my strength. / And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me. <a href="/genesis/31-14.htm">Genesis 31:14-16</a> And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house? / Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. / Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” <a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Genesis 31:18</a> and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Genesis 31:32</a> If you find your gods with anyone here, he shall not live! In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself if anything is yours, and take it back.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the idols. <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">Genesis 31:43</a> But Laban answered Jacob, “These daughters are my daughters, these sons are my sons, and these flocks are my flocks! Everything you see is mine! Yet what can I do today about these daughters of mine or the children they have borne? <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55</a> Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home. <a href="/exodus/21-2.htm">Exodus 21:2</a> If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, he shall go free without paying anything. <a href="/deuteronomy/15-12.htm">Deuteronomy 15:12-14</a> If a fellow Hebrew, a man or a woman, is sold to you and serves you six years, then in the seventh year you must set him free. / And when you release him, do not send him away empty-handed. / You are to furnish him liberally from your flock, your threshing floor, and your winepress. You shall give to him as the LORD your God has blessed you. <a href="/1_samuel/18-25.htm">1 Samuel 18:25-27</a> Saul replied, “Say to David, ‘The king desires no other dowry but a hundred Philistine foreskins as revenge on his enemies.’” But Saul intended to cause David’s death at the hands of the Philistines. / When the servants reported these terms to David, he was pleased to become the king’s son-in-law. Before the wedding day arrived, / David and his men went out and killed two hundred Philistines. He brought their foreskins and presented them as payment in full to become the king’s son-in-law. Then Saul gave his daughter Michal to David in marriage. <a href="/1_samuel/25-10.htm">1 Samuel 25:10-11</a> But Nabal asked them, “Who is David? Who is this son of Jesse? Many servants these days are breaking away from their masters. / Why should I take my bread and water and the meat I have slaughtered for my shearers, and give them to these men whose origin I do not know?” <a href="/2_samuel/19-17.htm">2 Samuel 19:17</a> along with a thousand men of Benjamin, as well as Ziba the steward of the house of Saul and his fifteen sons and twenty servants. They rushed down to the Jordan before the king <a href="/nehemiah/5-8.htm">Nehemiah 5:8</a> and said, “We have done our best to buy back our Jewish brothers who were sold to foreigners, but now you are selling your own brothers, that they may be sold back to us!” But they remained silent, for they could find nothing to say. <a href="/job/7-1.htm">Job 7:1-2</a> “Is not man consigned to labor on earth? Are not his days like those of a hired hand? / Like a slave he longs for shade; like a hireling he waits for his wages.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.my wives.<a href="/genesis/29-19.htm">Genesis 29:19,20,30</a> And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me… <a href="/genesis/31-26.htm">Genesis 31:26,31,41</a> And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword? … <a href="/hosea/12-12.htm">Hosea 12:12</a> And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.for thou.<a href="/genesis/30-29.htm">Genesis 30:29,30</a> And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me… <a href="/genesis/31-6.htm">Genesis 31:6,38-40</a> And ye know that with all my power I have served your father… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/19-14.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/luke/13-7.htm">I've</a> <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/genesis/30-12.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/29-30.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Service</a> <a href="/genesis/24-6.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Way</a> <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/genesis/28-9.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/genesis/29-27.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/31-16.htm">Children</a> <a href="/genesis/31-13.htm">Depart</a> <a href="/genesis/31-6.htm">I've</a> <a href="/genesis/31-42.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/genesis/31-41.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/30-29.htm">Served</a> <a href="/genesis/41-46.htm">Service</a> <a href="/genesis/30-29.htm">Thou</a> <a href="/genesis/30-43.htm">Way</a> <a href="/exodus/3-9.htm">Wherewith</a> <a href="/genesis/31-17.htm">Wives</a> <a href="/genesis/39-11.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 30</div>1. <a href="/genesis/30-1.htm">Rachel, in grief for her barrenness, gives Bilhah her maid unto Jacob.</a> 5. <a href="/genesis/30-5.htm">Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Leah gives Zilpah her maid, who bears Gad and Asher.</a> 14. <a href="/genesis/30-14.htm">Reuben finds mandrakes, </a> 15. <a href="/genesis/30-15.htm">with which Leah buys her husband's company of Rachel.</a> 17. <a href="/genesis/30-17.htm">Leah bears Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah.</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/30-22.htm">Rachel bears Joseph.</a> 25. <a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Jacob desires to depart.</a> 27. <a href="/genesis/30-27.htm">Laban detains him on a new agreement.</a> 37. <a href="/genesis/30-37.htm">Jacob's policy, whereby he becomes rich.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/30.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/30.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Give me my wives and children Jacob is addressing Laban, his father-in-law, after years of service. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, wives and children were often considered part of a man's wealth and household. Jacob's request emphasizes his rightful claim to his family, which he acquired through his labor. This reflects the patriarchal structure of the time, where family units were central to one's identity and legacy.for whom I have served you Jacob's service to Laban lasted 14 years, initially for Rachel, whom he loved, but he was deceived into marrying Leah first. This phrase highlights the theme of servitude and the fulfillment of obligations, which is a recurring theme in Jacob's life. It also underscores the idea of working for what one desires, a principle seen throughout the Bible, such as in the parable of the talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>).that I may go on my way Jacob's desire to leave Laban and return to his homeland is significant. It reflects the biblical theme of pilgrimage and the journey of faith, akin to Abraham's call to leave his country (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1</a>). This phrase also foreshadows the Exodus, where the Israelites seek to leave Egypt and return to the Promised Land.You know how hard I have worked for you. Jacob's hard work is a testament to his character and perseverance. This phrase can be connected to the biblical principle of diligence and integrity in labor, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Proverbs 14:23</a>, "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty." It also highlights the tension between Jacob and Laban, setting the stage for Jacob's eventual departure and God's continued faithfulness to him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The central figure in this verse, Jacob is seeking to leave Laban's household with his family. He has served Laban for many years, primarily to marry Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel. 2. <a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a> Jacob's uncle and father-in-law, Laban has benefited from Jacob's labor. He is a shrewd character who has manipulated Jacob into extended service. 3. <a href="/topical/w/wives_and_children.htm">Wives and Children</a> Refers to Leah and Rachel, Jacob's wives, and their children. Jacob's desire to leave is motivated by his responsibility to his family. 4. <a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a> The region where Laban's household is located, and where Jacob has been living and working. 5. <a href="/topical/s/service_and_labor.htm">Service and Labor</a> Jacob's work for Laban, which has been extensive and fruitful, is a central theme in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_service.htm">Faithfulness in Service</a> Jacob's years of service to Laban demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling obligations, even under difficult circumstances. Believers are encouraged to be faithful in their duties, trusting God for the outcome. <a href="/topical/f/family_responsibility.htm">Family Responsibility</a> Jacob's desire to provide for and lead his family is a model for believers to prioritize family responsibilities and seek God's guidance in doing so. <a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_timing.htm">Seeking God's Timing</a> Jacob's request to leave reflects a discernment of God's timing. Believers should seek God's will and timing in their decisions, especially major life changes. <a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_labor.htm">Integrity in Labor</a> Despite Laban's deceit, Jacob maintained integrity in his work. Christians are called to work with integrity, regardless of how others may act.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 30</a> <a href="/q/summarize_leah_and_rachel's_story..htm">What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_esau's_wives_differ_in_genesis.htm">In Genesis 36:2-3, Esau's wives differ from those mentioned in Genesis 26:34 and 28:9--why the discrepancy?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_advise_peace_in_a_pagan_land.htm">In Jeremiah 29:4-7, how can God instruct his people to settle peacefully in a pagan land while other passages command separation from foreign nations?</a> <a href="/q/michal's_punishment__biblical_marriage_views.htm">2 Samuel 6:20-23 - How does Michal's punishment for her criticism align with other biblical teachings on marriage and respect between spouses?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 26. - Give me (suffer me to take) my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go (literally, and I will go): for thou knowest my service which I have done thee - implying that he had faithfully implemented his engagement, and that Laban was aware of the justness of his demand to be released from further servitude. <a href="/commentaries/genesis/30-26.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Give תְּנָ֞ה (tə·nāh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> To give, put, set [me] אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case my wives נָשַׁ֣י (nā·šay) Noun - feminine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_802.htm">Strong's 802: </a> Woman, wife, female and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker <a href="/hebrew/strongs_853.htm">Strong's 853: </a> Untranslatable mark of the accusative case children, יְלָדַ֗י (yə·lā·ḏay) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3206.htm">Strong's 3206: </a> Something born, a lad, offspring for whom אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have served you, עָבַ֧דְתִּי (‘ā·ḇaḏ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave and I will go on my way. וְאֵלֵ֑כָה (wə·’ê·lê·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk You אַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you know יָדַ֔עְתָּ (yā·ḏa‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know how אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that hard I have worked עֲבֹדָתִ֖י (‘ă·ḇō·ḏā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5656.htm">Strong's 5656: </a> Work of any kind for you.” עֲבַדְתִּֽיךָ׃ (‘ă·ḇaḏ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/30-26.htm">Genesis 30:26 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/30-26.htm">OT Law: Genesis 30:26 Give me my wives and my children (Gen. 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