Genesis 29:20
1599 Geneva Bible
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed unto him but a [a]few days, because he loved her.
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- Genesis 29:20 Meaning, after that the years were accomplished.
Genesis 29:23
1599 Geneva Bible
23 But [a]when the evening was come, he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him, and he went in unto her.
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- Genesis 29:23 The cause why Jacob was deceived was, that in old time the wife was covered with a veil, when she was brought to her husband in sign of chastity and shamefastness.
Genesis 29:25
1599 Geneva Bible
25 But when the morning was come, behold, it was Leah. Then said he to Laban, Wherefore hast thou done thus to me? did not I serve thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
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Genesis 29:27
1599 Geneva Bible
27 Fulfill seven years for her, and we will also give thee this for the service, which thou shalt serve me yet seven years more.
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Genesis 31:7
1599 Geneva Bible
7 But your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages [a]ten times: but God suffered him not to hurt me.
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- Genesis 31:7 Or, many times.
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