Genesis 29:17-19
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
17 Leah’s eyes were lovely,[a] and Rachel was graceful and beautiful. 18 Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.”
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- Genesis 29:17 Meaning of Heb uncertain
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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