They seemed unto him but a few days, &c.— The flattering prospect of possessing the lovely Rachel after the seven years, and the endearments of her pleasing company the mean while, rendered that interval of waiting apparently short and light. Some have supposed that Jacob married at the beginning of the seven years; for (they think) otherwise the time would not have appeared short to him. But the text seems quite contrary to this opinion. And we must remember that Rachel was his constant companion, which made the hours steal agreeably away. Note; 1. Virtuous love brings its own reward with it. 2. Nothing is irksome while those we love are with us, or hard which is done for them. 3. If for a mortal love we can be delighted even with toil, how little should we count every burden which brings us to the enjoyment of the perfection of beauty, in the eternal union of our souls to God.
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Genesis 29:20
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.