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17 but Leah was bleary-eyed, and Rachel was of fair face, and lovely in sight. (and Leah was blurry-eyed, but Rachel had a beautiful face, and was lovely to look at.)

18 And Jacob loved Rachel, and (so he) said, I shall serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

19 Laban answered, It is better that I give her to thee than to another man; dwell thou 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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  1. Genesis 29:17 Or delicate