Genesis 29:18-19

29:18 Since Jacob had fallen in love with Rachel, he said, “I’ll serve you seven years in exchange for your younger daughter Rachel.” 29:19 Laban replied, “I’d rather give her to you than to another man. Stay with me.”

Genesis 29:27

29:27 Complete my older daughter’s bridal week. Then we will give you the younger one too, in exchange for seven more years of work.”

Proverbs 18:22

18:22 The one who finds a wife finds what is enjoyable,

and receives a pleasurable gift from the Lord.

Proverbs 19:14

19:14 A house and wealth are inherited from parents,

but a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Proverbs 31:10-11

The Wife of Noble Character

31:10 Who can find a wife of noble character?

For her value is far more than rubies.

31:11 The heart of her husband has confidence in her,

and he has no lack of gain.

Hosea 3:2

3:2 So I paid fifteen shekels of silver and about seven bushels of barley to purchase her.

Hosea 12:12

Jacob in Aram, Israel in Egypt, and Ephraim in Trouble

12:12 Jacob fled to the country of Aram,

then Israel worked to acquire a wife;

he tended sheep to pay for her.

Ephesians 5:25

5:25 Husbands, love your wives just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her