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Genesis 29:17-19
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 29:17-19
Contemporary English Version
16-17 Laban had two daughters. Leah was older than Rachel, but her eyes didn't sparkle,[a] while Rachel was beautiful and had a good figure. 18 Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he answered, “If you will let me marry Rachel, I'll work seven years for you.”
19 Laban replied, “It's better for me to let you marry Rachel than for someone else to have her. So stay and work for me.”
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- 29.16,17 but her eyes didn't sparkle: Or “and her eyes sparkled.”
Genesis 29:17-19
New International Version
Genesis 29:17-19
New International Version
17 Leah had weak[a] eyes, but Rachel(A) had a lovely figure and was beautiful.(B) 18 Jacob was in love with Rachel(C) and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”(D)
19 Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me.”
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- Genesis 29:17 Or delicate
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