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Genesis 29:18
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16 Now Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
17 Leah’s eyes were1 delicate, but Rachel was abeautiful of form and appearance.  
18 Now Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, a“I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”  
19 And Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”
20 So Jacob aserved seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.  
21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may ago in to her.”  
22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place and amade a feast.  
23 Now it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her.
24 And Laban gave his maid aZilpah to his daughter Leah as a maid.  
25 So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you adeceived me?”  
26 And Laban said, “It must not be done so in our1 country, to give the younger before the firstborn.  
27 aFulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you will serve with me still another seven years.”  
28 Then Jacob did so and fulfilled her week. So he gave him his daughter Rachel as wife also.
29 And Laban gave his maid aBilhah to his daughter Rachel as a maid.  
30 Then Jacob also went in to Rachel, and he also aloved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban bstill another seven years.  
Verse Comparison: Genesis 29:18

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American Standard Version
And Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

Amplified® Bible
And Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, I will work for you for seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.

Contemporary English Version
Since Jacob was in love with Rachel, he answered, "If you will let me marry Rachel, I'll work seven years for you."

Darby English Version
And Jacob loved Rachel, and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

Good News Bible
Jacob was in love with Rachel, so he said, "I will work seven years for you, if you will let me marry Rachel."

King James Version
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

New American Standard Bible
Now Jacob loved Rachel, so he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel."

New International Version
Jacob was in love with Rachel and said, "I'll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel."

New King James Version
Now Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Now Jacob loved Rachel, so he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel."

Revised Standard Version
Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, "I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel."

Young's Literal Translation
And Jacob loveth Rachel, and saith, `I serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter:'


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