The Deceiver Deceived: Genesis 29:15-30

Laban said to him, "Just because you are a relative of mine, should you work for me for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be."

Jacob had arrived at his uncle Laban's house. He had met Rachel at the well—beautiful Rachel, the younger daughter—and had wept and kissed her before even introducing himself. Love at first sight had struck the schemer.

Now Laban was a man whose native tongue was also deception. He would prove a match for his nephew.

Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel had a lovely figure and was beautiful.