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Genesis 29:16

“Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.”

Verse in context — Genesis 29

14

Laban said to him, "Surely you are my bone and my flesh." He lived with him for a month.

15

Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?

16

Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

17

Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.

18

Jacob loved Rachel. He said, "I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.

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