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Genesis 29:17

World English Bible

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

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Genesis 29:17 in other translations

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

Genesis 29:17 · American Standard Version

Genesis 29:17 in context

  1. 15Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my relative, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?”
  2. 16Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
  3. 17Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.
  4. 18Jacob loved Rachel. He said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
  5. 19Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”