Genesis 29:15 - Exposition

And Laban said unto Jacob (probably at the month's end), Because thou art —literally, is it not that . thou art (cf. Genesis 27:36 ; 2 Samuel 23:19 )— my brother ,—my kinsman ( vide on Genesis 29:12 )— shouldest thou therefore serve me for naught ? (literally, and thou server me gratuitously ) tell me, what shall thy wages be ? A proof of Laban's generosity and justice (Kalisch); of his selfishness and greed (Keil); of his prudence and sagacity in opening up the way for a love-suit (Large).