THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
Laban, for this reason, readily consented to Jacob's request, stating, "It shall be according to your word."
Genesis 30:34Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers
And Laban said: I like well what thou demandest.
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר לָבָ֖ן הֵ֑ן ל֖וּ יְהִ֥י כִדְבָרֶֽךָ׃
The Church Fathers on this verse
2 Church Fathers comment on this verse
Philaret of Moscow (Drosdow)
I am pleased to note that Laban not only accepts Jacob's suggestion but also exhibits a strong interest to witness its implementation. He is satisfied by Jacob's decision to select a method of compensation that appears to offer minimal gain for himself.
Cross references
Passages read together with this verse.
- 1 Cor 7:7For I would that all men were even as myself. But every one hath his proper gift from God: one after this manner, and another after that.
- 1 Cor 14:5And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.
- Num 22:29Balaam answered: Because thou hast deserved it, and hast served me ill: I would I had a sword that I might kill thee.
- Gal 5:12I would they were even cut off, who trouble you.