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Genesis 29:17

American Standard Version

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

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Genesis 29:17 in other translations

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

Genesis 29:17 · World English Bible

Genesis 29:17 in context

  1. 15And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
  2. 16And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
  3. 17And Leah’s eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.
  4. 18And Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
  5. 19And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.