Genesis 29:16

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

And Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

Genesis 29:16 — American Standard Version

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Context — Genesis 29

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13And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister`s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

14And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.

15And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? Tell me, what shall thy wages be?

16And Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

17And Leah`s eyes were tender. But Rachel was beautiful and well favored.

18And Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

19And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man. Abide with me.

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