Genesis 29:17

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Genesis 29:17

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Berean Standard Bible

Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

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KJV

King James Version

Leah [was] tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

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WEB

World English Bible

Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.

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ASV

American Standard Version

And Leah’s eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.

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Berean Literal Bible

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Genesis 29

¹⁵ Laban said to him, “Just because you are my relative, should you work for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

¹⁶ Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel.

¹⁷ Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

¹⁸ Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”

¹⁹ Laban replied, “Better that I give her to you than to another. Stay here with me.”

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