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17 Leah’s eyes were tender, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. 18 Jacob loved Rachel, so he said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”

19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.”

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17 Leah had weak[a] eyes, but Rachel(A) had a lovely figure and was beautiful.(B) 18 Jacob was in love with Rachel(C) and said, “I’ll work for you seven years in return for your younger daughter Rachel.”(D)

19 Laban said, “It’s better that I give her to you than to some other man. Stay here with me.”

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 29:17 Or delicate