Genesis 29:22
Genesis 29:22 in Multiple Translations
So Laban invited all the men of that place and prepared a feast.
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
And Laban got together all the men of the place and gave a feast.
So Laban organized a wedding banquet and invited everyone around to come.
Wherefore Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
and Laban gathereth all the men of the place, and maketh a banquet.
Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
And Laban assembled all the men of the place, and made a feast.
And he, having invited a great number of his friends to the feast, made the marriage.
So Laban gathered together all the people who lived in that area and made a feast.
Then Laban made a wedding party. He got all the people that lived in that place to come to that wedding party, and he gave them lots of good food.
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Genesis 29:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֶּאֱסֹ֥ף
לָבָ֛ן
אֶת
כָּל
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
הַ/מָּק֖וֹם
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
מִשְׁתֶּֽה
וַ/יֶּאֱסֹ֥ף
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לָבָ֛ן
Lâbân
H3837
Laban
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
man
N-mp
הַ/מָּק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Art | N-ms
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מִשְׁתֶּֽה
mishteh
H4960
feast
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 29:22
וַ/יֶּאֱסֹ֥ף
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
לָבָ֛ן
Lâbân
H3837
"Laban"
N-proper
Refers to Laban, a person in the Bible, or a place in the desert where the Israelites camped.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.24.29; son of: Bethuel (H1328A); brother of: Rebekah (H7259); father of: Rachel (H7354) and Leah (H3812) § Laban = "white" son of Bethuel, brother of Rebekah, and father of Leah and Rachel
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: Laban. See also: Genesis 24:29; Genesis 30:40; Deuteronomy 1:1.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
אַנְשֵׁ֥י
ʼîysh
H376
"man"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for man, referring to a male person or individual, is used in the Bible to describe humans in contrast to God or animals, as seen in Genesis and Psalms. It can also mean husband or servant. In the KJV, it is translated as man or male.
Definition: : man 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective)
Usage: Occurs in 1851 OT verses. KJV: also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802 (אִשָּׁה). See also: Genesis 2:23; Genesis 42:25; Exodus 32:23.
הַ/מָּק֖וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Art | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
וַ/יַּ֥עַשׂ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
מִשְׁתֶּֽה
mishteh
H4960
"feast"
N-ms
A mishteh is a feast or banquet, often involving drinking and celebration, like the ones described in Esther and other biblical stories.
Definition: 1) feast, drink, banquet 1a) feast, banquet 1b) drink Aramaic equivalent: mish.teh (מִשְׁתֶּה "feast" H4961)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: banquet, drank, drink, feast((-ed), -ing). See also: Genesis 19:3; Esther 5:14; Proverbs 15:15.
Study Notes — Genesis 29:22
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- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 29:22
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 29:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 29:22
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
- Sermons on Genesis 29:22
Context — Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
20So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.
21Finally Jacob said to Laban, “Grant me my wife, for my time is complete, and I want to sleep with her.”
22So Laban invited all the men of that place and prepared a feast.
23But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her. 24And Laban gave his servant girl Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her maidservant.Cross References
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| 1 | Revelation 19:9 | Then the angel told me to write, “Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.” And he said to me, “These are the true words of God.” |
| 2 | Ruth 4:10–13 | Moreover, I have acquired Ruth the Moabitess, Mahlon’s widow, as my wife, to raise up the name of the deceased through his inheritance, so that his name will not disappear from among his brothers or from the gate of his home. You are witnesses today.” “We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. |
| 3 | Judges 14:10–18 | Then his father went to visit the woman, and Samson prepared a feast there, as was customary for the bridegroom. And when the Philistines saw him, they selected thirty men to accompany him. “Let me tell you a riddle,” Samson said to them. “If you can solve it for me within the seven days of the feast, I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes. But if you cannot solve it, you must give me thirty linen garments and thirty sets of clothes.” “Tell us your riddle,” they replied. “Let us hear it.” So he said to them: “Out of the eater came something to eat, and out of the strong came something sweet.” For three days they were unable to explain the riddle. So on the fourth day they said to Samson’s wife, “Entice your husband to explain the riddle to us, or we will burn you and your father’s household to death. Did you invite us here to rob us?” Then Samson’s wife came to him, weeping, and said, “You hate me! You do not really love me! You have posed to my people a riddle, but have not explained it to me.” “Look,” he said, “I have not even explained it to my father or mother, so why should I explain it to you?” She wept the whole seven days of the feast, and finally on the seventh day, because she had pressed him so much, he told her the answer. And in turn she explained the riddle to her people. Before sunset on the seventh day, the men of the city said to Samson: “What is sweeter than honey? And what is stronger than a lion?” So he said to them: “If you had not plowed with my heifer, you would not have solved my riddle!” |
| 4 | Matthew 25:1–10 | “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil. But the wise ones took oil in flasks along with their lamps. When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep. At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out.’ ‘No,’ said the wise ones, ‘or there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’ But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut. |
| 5 | Matthew 22:2–10 | “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to call those he had invited to the banquet, but they refused to come. Again, he sent other servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner. My oxen and fattened cattle have been killed, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ But they paid no attention and went away, one to his field, another to his business. The rest seized his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged, and he sent his troops to destroy those murderers and burn their city. Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the crossroads and invite to the banquet as many as you can find.’ So the servants went out into the streets and gathered everyone they could find, both evil and good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. |
| 6 | John 2:1–10 | On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and His disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” “Woman, why does this concern us?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Now six stone water jars had been set there for the Jewish rites of purification. Each could hold from twenty to thirty gallons. Jesus told the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” So they filled them to the brim. “Now draw some out,” He said, “and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone serves the fine wine first, and then the cheap wine after the guests are drunk. But you have saved the fine wine until now!” |
Genesis 29:22 Summary
This verse tells us that Laban invited all the men of the place to a feast to celebrate Jacob's marriage. However, as we see in the next verse, Genesis 29:23, Laban had other plans and tricked Jacob into marrying his daughter Leah instead of Rachel. This event teaches us about the importance of trusting in God's plan, even when things don't go as expected, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11. It also shows us how deceit and manipulation can lead to hurt and confusion, as warned in Psalm 101:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Laban invite all the men of the place to a feast?
Laban likely invited the men to witness the celebration of Jacob's marriage, as seen in Genesis 29:22, to make the event a public declaration of the union, similar to the feast in the parable of the wedding banquet in Matthew 22:1-14.
What was the significance of preparing a feast in biblical times?
In biblical times, feasts were significant events that brought people together to celebrate important occasions, as seen in Genesis 29:22, and were often used to solidify relationships and agreements, such as the covenant between God and the people of Israel in Exodus 24:9-11.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of Jacob and Rachel?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the story of Jacob and Rachel, as it marks the beginning of the events that will lead to Jacob's marriage to Leah instead of Rachel, as seen in Genesis 29:23-24, and ultimately fulfills the plan God has for Jacob's life, as stated in Genesis 28:15.
What can we learn from Laban's actions in this verse?
Laban's actions in this verse demonstrate his cunning and manipulative nature, as he uses the feast as a distraction to deceive Jacob, highlighting the importance of being wise and discerning in our relationships, as warned in Proverbs 22:3.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of celebration and community, as seen in Laban's invitation to the feast, to my own life and relationships?
- How can I, like Jacob, trust in God's sovereignty and plan, even when circumstances seem to be unfolding differently than I expected?
- What are some potential pitfalls or dangers of seeking to manipulate or deceive others, as Laban does in this verse, and how can I avoid these in my own interactions with others?
- In what ways can I use special occasions and celebrations, like the feast in this verse, to bring people together and foster a sense of community and connection?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 29:22
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place,.... Of the city of Haran, which may be understood of the chief and principal of them, to make the marriage of his daughter public and authentic:
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 29:22
And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
This was the ancient manner of swearing. See ,6.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
Genesis 29:22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.Ver. 22. And made a feast.] Never more seasonable, surely, than at the recovery of the lost rib. The wedding day is called, "The day of the rejoicing of a man’ s heart". Our Saviour graced such a feast with his presence and first miracle: he supplied them with wine to glad their hearts; not with a little, for health’ s sake only, but with a great quantity, for sober delight and honest affluence. It is noted as an absurd thing in Samson’ s wife, that "she wept all the days of the feast". A feast, then, there was at Samson’ s wedding, and of seven days’ continuance. And so there was at Jacob’ s, as may be gathered out of Gen 29:27. "Fulfil her week," saith Laban; to wit, of banquet or bride-ale, as we call it: only that of Chrysostom comes here in fitly, De nuptiis Iacobi legimus; de choreis et tripudiis non legimus :of Jacob’ s wedding feast we read; but of dancing and dalliance, of tracing and tripping on the toe, we read not. In maxima libertate, minima licentia , saith Salvian. Merry we may be, at such a time, but in the Lord: eat and drink we may, but "before the Lord".
The old world may be a warning to us: they "fed without fear"; and therefore perished without favour. Let such look to it, as "live in pleasure, and are wanton"; that eat to excess, and drink to drunkenness, accounting nothing mirth, but madness; no bread sweet, but stolen; no such pleasure, as to have the devil their playfellow; so "nourishing their hearts as in a day of slaughter," or belly-cheer, and swallowing down those murdering morsels now, that they must digest in hell. Multi apud homines manducant, quod apud inferos digerunt. - Aug.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
Verse 22. Laban - made a feast.] משתה mishteh signifies a feast of drinking. As marriage was a very solemn contract, there is much reason to believe that sacrifices were offered on the occasion, and libations poured out; and we know that on festival occasions a cup of wine was offered to every guest; and as this was drunk with particular ceremonies, the feast might derive its name from this circumstance, which was the most prominent and observable on such occasions.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 29:22
22. made a feast] The marriage feast was a great affair. The ceremonial lasted for seven days. Cf. Judges 14:10; Judges 14:12; Tob 11:18. “All the men of the place,” not only “brethren,” i.e. “relations,” are invited. “The place” is the residence of a large community, cf. Genesis 29:26.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 29:22
22. Made a feast — The marriage festival, in such a home as Laban’s, would doubtless be worthy of all parties. It was continued seven days. Comp. Genesis 29:27-28; Judges 14:12; Judges 14:17.
Sermons on Genesis 29:22
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Martyrs Prayer (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker shares a powerful story of a young girl named Rebecca whose father was killed by lions because he loved Jesus. Rebecca and her brother were later taken |
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Is the Bride of Christ Ready? by Don Courville | In the video, the preacher highlights the disturbing trend of false teachings and exploitation of vulnerable people in Africa. He describes how impoverished individuals in Africa a |
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The City of God—at Any Cost by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal experience of going through a narrow gate, which symbolizes the entrance to the City of God. The speaker emphasizes that this experien |
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Do You Love Me? by Basilea Schlink | In this sermon, Basilia Schlenk emphasizes the importance of loving Jesus above all else. She highlights the need to surrender our feelings, thoughts, and desires to Him, and to fo |
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Contrast Between Genesis and Revelation by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody contrasts the beginnings of creation in Genesis with the fulfillment of God's promises in Revelation, illustrating the transformation from the initial state of the world |
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Epistle 154 by George Fox | George Fox emphasizes the importance of living a chaste and pure life, warning against the dangers of lust and unchasteness that lead to strife and contention. He encourages believ |