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Genesis 29:19

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Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”

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Genesis 29:19 in other translations

And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

Genesis 29:19 · American Standard Version

Genesis 29:19 in context

  1. 17Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.
  2. 18Jacob loved Rachel. He said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
  3. 19Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”
  4. 20Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.
  5. 21Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in to her.”