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17 There was no brightness to Leah’s eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful shape and was lovely to look at. 18 Jacob truly loved Rachel.

Since Jacob has no money to pay a bride-price, he offers a creative solution to the problem.

Jacob: I’ll make a deal with you. I’ll serve you for seven years in exchange for the hand of your younger daughter Rachel in marriage.

Laban: 19 Agreed. I’d rather you have her than any other man I know. You may stay here and work.

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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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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 29:17 Or delicate