Genesis 30:34 - Laban said, “Behold, let it be according to your word.”
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What does "Genesis 30:34" mean?
In Genesis 30:34, Laban is responding to Jacob's proposal to work for him in exchange for all the speckled and spotted sheep and goats that will be born in Laban's flock.
Jacob's plan is unconventional. He wants to take care of Laban's flock, but instead of a regular wage, he wants the animals that deviate from the norm (the solid-colored ones that are more common).
Laban's words, "Behold, let it be according to your word," mean:
He agrees to Jacob's proposition. He consents to the terms Jacob has outlined.
He might be thinking that Jacob's plan is unlikely to succeed. Laban may believe that the speckled and spotted animals are rare and that he's getting a good deal. He might not anticipate that the flock will start producing these animals in large numbers.
He is outwardly expressing acceptance and agreement. He's giving Jacob his approval to proceed with the arrangement.
In essence, Laban is saying, "Okay, I agree to your terms. Let's do it your way." Whether he understands the full implications of Jacob's plan or whether he underestimates Jacob's abilities remains to be seen, but he's verbally committed to the agreement.
Genesis 30:34 - Laban said, “Behold, let it be according to your word.”
What does "Genesis 30:34" mean?
In Genesis 30:34, Laban is responding to Jacob's proposal to work for him in exchange for all the speckled and spotted sheep and goats that will be born in Laban's flock.
Jacob's plan is unconventional. He wants to take care of Laban's flock, but instead of a regular wage, he wants the animals that deviate from the norm (the solid-colored ones that are more common).
Laban's words, "Behold, let it be according to your word," mean:
He agrees to Jacob's proposition. He consents to the terms Jacob has outlined.
He might be thinking that Jacob's plan is unlikely to succeed. Laban may believe that the speckled and spotted animals are rare and that he's getting a good deal. He might not anticipate that the flock will start producing these animals in large numbers.
He is outwardly expressing acceptance and agreement. He's giving Jacob his approval to proceed with the arrangement.
In essence, Laban is saying, "Okay, I agree to your terms. Let's do it your way." Whether he understands the full implications of Jacob's plan or whether he underestimates Jacob's abilities remains to be seen, but he's verbally committed to the agreement.