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New International Version
When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?”

New Living Translation
But when Jacob woke up in the morning—it was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob raged at Laban. “I worked seven years for Rachel! Why have you tricked me?”

English Standard Version
And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?”

Berean Standard Bible
When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?”

King James Bible
And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, itwas Leah: and he said to Laban, Whatis this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

New King James Version
So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, itwas Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you deceived me?”

New American Standard Bible
So it came about in the morning that, behold, it was Leah! And he said to Laban, “What is thisthat you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served with you? Why then have you deceived me?”

NASB 1995
So it came about in the morning that, behold, it was Leah! And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served with you? Why then have you deceived me?”

NASB 1977
So it came about in the morning that, behold, it was Leah! And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served with you? Why then have you deceived me?”

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened in the morning that, behold, it was Leah! And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served with you? Why then have you deceived me?”

Amplified Bible
But in the morning [when Jacob awoke], it was Leah [who was with him]! And he said to Laban, “What is this that you have done to me? Did I not work for you [for seven years] for Rachel? Why have you deceivedand betrayed me [like this]?”

Christian Standard Bible
When morning came, there was Leah! So he said to Laban, “What have you done to me? Wasn’t it for Rachel that I worked for you? Why have you deceived me? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When morning came, there was Leah! So he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Wasn’t it for Rachel that I worked for you? Why have you deceived me?”

American Standard Version
And it came to pass in the morning that, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

Contemporary English Version
The next morning Jacob found out that he had married Leah, and he asked Laban, "Why did you do this to me? Didn't I work to get Rachel? Why did you trick me?"

English Revised Version
And it came to pass in the morning that, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"What have you done to me?" Jacob asked Laban. "Didn't I work for you in return for Rachel? Why did you cheat me?"

Good News Translation
Not until the next morning did Jacob discover that it was Leah. He went to Laban and said, "Why did you do this to me? I worked to get Rachel. Why have you tricked me?"

International Standard Version
The next morning, Jacob realized that it was Leah! "What have you done to me?" he demanded of Laban. "Didn't I serve you for seven years in order to marry Rachel? Why did you deceive me?"

NET Bible
In the morning Jacob discovered it was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, "What in the world have you done to me! Didn't I work for you in exchange for Rachel? Why have you tricked me?"

New Heart English Bible
It happened in the morning that, look, it was Leah. He said to Laban, "What is this you have done to me? Did I not work for you to have Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done to me? did I not serve with thee for Rachel? why then hast thou deceived me?

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?”

World English Bible
In the morning, behold, it was Leah! He said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Didn’t I serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass in the morning, that behold, it [is] Leah; and he says to Laban, “What [is] this you have done to me? Have I not served with you for Rachel? And why have you deceived me?”

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in the morning, that lo, it is Leah; and he saith unto Laban, 'What is this thou hast done to me? for Rachel have I not served with thee? and why hast thou deceived me?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the morning, and behold, she was Leak And he will say to Laban, What this thou didst to me? did I not serve with thee for Rachel? and wherefore didst thou deceive me?

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to his father in law: What is it that thou didst mean to do? did not I serve thee for Rachel? why hast thou deceived me?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to his father-in-law, “What is it that you intended to do? Did I not serve you for Rachel? Why have you deceived me?”

New American Bible
In the morning, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban: “How could you do this to me! Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why did you deceive me?”

New Revised Standard Version
When morning came, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass in the morning, behold, it was Leah; and Jacob said to Laban, What is this thing that you have done to me? Did not I serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And when it was dawn and he saw that she was Leah, he said to Laban, “What is this that you have done to me? Look, I worked with you for Rakhyl. Why have you deceived me?”

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass in the morning that, behold, it was Leah; and he said to Laban: 'What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it was morning, and behold it was Lea; and Jacob said to Laban, What is this that thou hast done to me? did I not serve thee for Rachel? and wherefore hast thou deceived me?

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Audio Bible

Context

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
…24And Laban gave his servant girl Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her maidservant.25When morning came,there was Leah!“What have you done to me?”Jacob said to Laban.“Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you?Why have you deceived me?”26Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older.…

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Cross References

Genesis 27:35
But Isaac replied, “Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.”

Genesis 31:7
And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.

Genesis 31:41
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!

Genesis 30:25-28
Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland. / 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.” / But 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.” ...

Genesis 24:50-51
Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. / Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.”

Genesis 25:23
and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 28:13-15
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Genesis 24:29-31
Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring. / As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. / “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.”

Genesis 25:29-34
One day, while Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau came in from the field and was famished. / He said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am famished.” (That is why he was also called Edom.) / “First sell me your birthright,” Jacob replied. ...

Genesis 26:34-35
When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah.

Genesis 27:36
So Esau declared, “Is he not rightly named Jacob? For he has cheated me twice. He took my birthright, and now he has taken my blessing.” Then he asked, “Haven’t you saved a blessing for me?”

Genesis 30:1-2
When Rachel saw that she was not bearing any children for Jacob, she envied her sister. “Give me children, or I will die!” she said to Jacob. / Jacob became angry with Rachel and said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld children from you?”

Genesis 31:14-16
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.”

Genesis 32:28
Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”

Genesis 33:1-4
Now Jacob looked up and saw Esau coming toward him with four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants. / He put the maidservants and their children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph at the rear. / But Jacob himself went on ahead and bowed to the ground seven times as he approached his brother. ...

Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this you have done to me? did not I serve with you for Rachel? why then have you beguiled me?

in the morning.

1 Corinthians 3:13
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

wherefore.

Genesis 27:35,36
And he said, Thy brother came with subtilty, and hath taken away thy blessing…

Judges 1:7
And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gatheredtheir meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died.

Proverbs 11:31
Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.

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Genesis 29

1.Jacob comes to the well of Haran.
9.He becomes acquainted with Rachel.
13.Laban entertains him.
18.Jacob covenants for Rachel.
23.He is deceived by Laban with Leah.
28.He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more.
32.Leah bears Reuben;
33.Simeon;
34.Levi;
35.and Judah.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

When morning came, there was Leah!
This phrase highlights the surprise and shock Jacob experienced upon realizing he had been deceived. In the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern weddings, the bride would have been heavily veiled, and the festivities would have taken place at night, making it easier for Laban to substitute Leah for Rachel. This deception mirrors Jacob's own earlier deception of his father Isaac, when he disguised himself as Esau to receive the blessing. The principle of "reaping what you sow" is evident here, as Jacob experiences a similar deceit.

“What have you done to me?”
Jacob's question to Laban reflects his sense of betrayal and injustice. This moment is pivotal in Jacob's life, as it marks a turning point where he begins to understand the consequences of deceit. The question also underscores the personal nature of the betrayal, as Jacob had trusted Laban, his uncle and future father-in-law. This familial betrayal would have been particularly painful, highlighting the complex dynamics within family relationships in biblical narratives.

Jacob said to Laban.
Jacob addressing Laban directly indicates a confrontation that was necessary to address the wrong done to him. Laban, as the head of the household, held significant authority, and Jacob's direct approach shows his desperation and need for answers. This interaction sets the stage for the ongoing tension between Jacob and Laban, which continues throughout their relationship.

“Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you?
Jacob's service for Rachel was a labor of love, as he had agreed to work for seven years to marry her. This phrase emphasizes the depth of Jacob's commitment and the extent of his disappointment. The concept of serving for a bride is rooted in the cultural practices of the time, where a bride price or service was often required. Jacob's willingness to serve for Rachel highlights the value he placed on her and the sincerity of his intentions.

Why have you deceived me?”
The theme of deception is central to this narrative, as it reflects the broader biblical theme of human fallibility and the consequences of sin. Jacob's question to Laban echoes the deception he himself practiced earlier in his life, creating a parallel that invites reflection on the nature of deceit and its repercussions. This moment also foreshadows future events in Jacob's life, where he will continue to encounter challenges and learn from his experiences. The question underscores the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by biblical characters and invites readers to consider the importance of integrity and honesty.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Jacob
The son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob is a central figure in this account. He is known for his journey to find a wife and his subsequent service to Laban.

2.Leah
The elder daughter of Laban, Leah becomes Jacob's first wife through Laban's deception, despite Jacob's love for her younger sister, Rachel.

3.Laban
The father of Leah and Rachel, Laban is a shrewd and cunning character who deceives Jacob by giving him Leah instead of Rachel after seven years of service.

4.Rachel
The younger daughter of Laban, whom Jacob loves and originally intends to marry after serving Laban for seven years.

5.Haran
The place where Laban and his family reside, and where Jacob flees to escape his brother Esau's wrath and to find a wife from his mother's family.

Teaching Points

The Consequences of Deception
Deception often leads to unexpected and undesirable outcomes. Jacob, who once deceived his father, now finds himself deceived by Laban. This serves as a reminder of the biblical principle that one reaps what they sow.

God's Sovereignty in Human Affairs
Despite human deception and plans, God's purposes prevail. Leah, though not Jacob's first choice, becomes the mother of Judah, from whom the lineage of Jesus Christ descends.

The Importance of Integrity
Laban's deceit contrasts with the biblical call to live with integrity. Believers are encouraged to be truthful and trustworthy in their dealings with others.

Patience and Perseverance in Trials
Jacob's experience teaches the value of patience and perseverance. Despite the setback, Jacob continues to work for Rachel, demonstrating commitment and endurance.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Genesis 29:25?

2.How does Genesis 29:25 illustrate the consequences of deceit in relationships?

3.What can we learn about God's justice from Genesis 29:25?

4.How does Laban's deception connect to Jacob's past actions in Genesis 27?

5.How should Christians respond when faced with betrayal, as seen in Genesis 29:25?

6.What steps can we take to ensure honesty in our commitments and promises?

7.Why did Laban deceive Jacob in Genesis 29:25?

8.How does Genesis 29:25 reflect on God's justice?

9.What cultural practices allowed Laban's deception in Genesis 29:25?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 29?

11.How does the Bible warn against deception?

12.Who was Laban in the Bible?

13.What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?

14.Who was Rachel in the Bible?

What Does Genesis 29:25 Mean

When morning came

“‘When morning came,’” (Genesis 29:25).

• During the night Jacob thought he was celebrating his long-awaited wedding to Rachel, yet daylight exposes the truth. God often uses the light of a new day to reveal what darkness tries to hide (Numbers 32:23;Luke 12:2).

• The phrase reminds us that God’s providence moves steadily forward; the dawn never surprises Him (Psalm 121:4).

• By placing this temporal marker first, Scripture stresses how swiftly consequences can replace celebration—echoing Jacob’s earlier night vision at Bethel (Genesis 28:15–16).

There was Leah!

• The exclamation captures Jacob’s shock. He expected Rachel but found Leah, a reversal that underscores the theme of the unexpected firstborn (cf.Genesis 25:23;1 Samuel 16:7).

• Jacob had once disguised himself to deceive Isaac (Genesis 27:15–23); now another disguise deceives him. “God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap” (Galatians 6:7).

• Leah’s presence also displays God’s sovereignty: though unwanted by Jacob, she becomes the mother of Judah and ultimately of Messiah (Genesis 49:10;Matthew 1:2–3).

“What have you done to me?”

• Jacob’s first words mirror Esau’s anguished cry years earlier (Genesis 27:36). The deceiver tastes his own medicine.

• Pain often awakens conscience. This question signals the divine lesson that sin’s ripple effects return to the sender (Proverbs 26:27).

• Yet God disciplines to transform, not destroy (Hebrews 12:11). This moment begins Jacob’s reshaping into Israel.

Jacob said to Laban

• Scripture records the confrontation, showing the rightness of addressing wrongdoing directly (Matthew 18:15).

• Jacob appeals to covenant expectations rather than violence, modeling lawful protest (Genesis 31:38–42).

• The scene prepares us for later disputes over wages, proving that unresolved deception breeds further conflict (1 Thessalonians 4:6).

“Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you?”

• Seven years of labor were a bridal price, a tangible covenant (Genesis 29:20). Jacob emphasizes the justice of receiving what was promised (Luke 10:7).

• His words spotlight faithful service: Jacob worked “for love of her,” a picture of persevering devotion (Colossians 3:23–24).

• The statement also highlights the value Scripture places on clear commitments and the integrity to honor them (Psalm 15:4).

“Why have you deceived me?”

• Jacob names the sin plainly—deceit. Truth demands clarity (2 Corinthians 4:2).

• The accusation invites reflection on how Jacob earlier deceived Isaac; God uses the echo to convict him (Genesis 27:12).

• Deception violates God’s character, who “desires truth in the inmost being” (Psalm 51:6) and forbids falsehood (Psalm 101:7).

• This question sets the stage for Jacob’s eventual separation from Laban and return to Canaan, demonstrating that unchecked deceit cannot coexist with God’s covenant purposes.

summary

Genesis 29:25 reveals a divine reversal: the master deceiver becomes the deceived. Morning light exposes Laban’s treachery, Leah’s unexpected role in redemption, and God’s unwavering commitment to shape Jacob’s character. The verse teaches that sin’s consequences are certain, promises must be honored, and God’s sovereign plan advances even through human failure, ultimately pointing to the Messiah who would come through this very broken family line.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 25. -And it came to pass, that in the morning, Behold, it was Leah. If Jacob's deception, even with the veiled bride, may still be difficult to understand, it is easy to perceive in Leah's substitution for Rachel a clear instance of Divine retribution for the imposition he had practiced on his father. So the Lord oftentimes rewards evil-doersaccording to their wickedness (cf.2 Samuel 12:10-12).And he said to Laban (who, Calvin conjectures, had given Jacob a splendid entertainment the night before to make him say nothing about the fraud),What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me? It says much for Jacob that he did not seek to repudiate the marriage. Perhaps he saw the hand of God in what had happened, and probably considered that though he had chosen Rachel, God had selected Leah as his wife. If so, it must be set to Jacob's credit that at the call of God, thus providentially addressed to him, he was prepared to sacrifice his best affections to the claims of religion and duty. It is not Jacob, but Laban, who proposes that he should also marry Rachel.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

When morning
בַבֹּ֔קֶר(ḇab·bō·qer)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1242:Dawn, morning

came,
וַיְהִ֣י(way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

there
וְהִנֵּה־(wə·hin·nêh-)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!

was Leah!
לֵאָ֑ה(lê·’āh)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3812:Leah -- 'weary', a wife of Jacob

“What
מַה־(mah-)
Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely what

have you done
עָשִׂ֣יתָ(‘ā·śî·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 6213:To do, make

to me?”
לִּ֔י(lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

Jacob said
וַיֹּ֣אמֶר(way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Laban.
לָבָ֗ן(lā·ḇān)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3837:Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob

“Wasn’t
הֲלֹ֤א(hă·lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

it for Rachel
בְרָחֵל֙(ḇə·rā·ḥêl)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7354:Rachel -- a wife of Jacob

that I served
עָבַ֣דְתִּי(‘ā·ḇaḏ·tî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 5647:To work, to serve, till, enslave

you?
עִמָּ֔ךְ(‘im·māḵ)
Preposition | second person feminine singular
Strong's 5973:With, equally with

Why
וְלָ֖מָּה(wə·lām·māh)
Conjunctive waw | Interrogative
Strong's 4100:What?, what!, indefinitely what

have you deceived me?”
רִמִּיתָֽנִי׃(rim·mî·ṯā·nî)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 7411:To hurl, to shoot, to delude, betray

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OT Law: Genesis 29:25 It happened in the morning that behold (Gen. Ge Gn)