And Jacob came out of the field in the evening, and Leah went out to meet him, and said, Thou must come in unto me; for surely I have hired thee with my son’s mandrakes. And he lay with her that night. In the Bible, the Book of Genesis tells the story of Jacob and his two wives, Leah and Rachel. In this particular verse, Leah offers her husband mandrakes in exchange for him spending the night with her. Mandrakes were believed to have aphrodisiac properties in ancient times. This episode is an example of the complex and often controversial relationships found in the Bible. It reflects the desperate measures and intense rivalries that can arise in polygamous marriages. Jacob’s story serves as a reminder of the consequences of infidelity and deceit, as well as the importance of honesty and communication in relationships.
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