John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 29:16
What does Genesis 29:16 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
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
Context — Genesis 29
American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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