Reluctant to let Jacob go, Laban bid him to name his wages for further service, at which Jacob asked for the unusually colored animals born to Laban’s flocks.
Soovimata Jaakobit ära lasta, palus Laaban tal nimetada edasise teenistuse eest palk, milleks Jaakob küsis ebaharilikku värvi loomi, kes Laabani karja sünnivad.