Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Genesis 29:20


And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him [but] a few days, for [because of] the love he had to [for] her.

Geneva  Bible - And Jacob served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed unto him but a (g)
few days, because he loved her.
(g) Meaning, after that the years were accomplished.

Genesis 29:19


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

Geneva Bible - Then Laban answered, It is better that I give her thee, than that I should give
her to another man; abide with me.

Genesis 29:18


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

Geneva Bible - And Jacob loved Rachel, and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy
younger daughter.

Genesis 29:17


Leah [was] tender eyed [delicate, soft]; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured [of form and appearance].

Geneva Bible - And Leah was (*) tender eyed, but Rachel was beautiful and fair.
(*) Or, bleary eyed.

Genesis 29:16


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

Geneva Bible - Now Laban had two daughters, the elder called Leah, and the younger called
Rachel.