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Genesis 29:14-17
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 29:14-17
Contemporary English Version
14 Laban said, “You are my nephew, and you are like one of my own family.”
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
After Jacob had been there for a month, 15 Laban said to him, “You shouldn't have to work without pay, just because you are a relative of mine. What do you want me to give you?”
16-17 Laban had two daughters. Leah was older than Rachel, but her eyes didn't sparkle,[a] while Rachel was beautiful and had a good figure.
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- 29.16,17 but her eyes didn't sparkle: Or “and her eyes sparkled.”
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