Genesis 29:20
And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
Context
This verse from Genesis Chapter 29 connects to 8 cross-references. Jacob arrives in Paddan-aram, meets Rachel at the well, and is taken in by her father Laban. Jacob works seven years for Rachel but is deceived into marrying Leah first; he works another seven years for Rachel. Leah, unloved, bears …
Other Translations
And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
and Jacob serveth for Rachel seven years; and they are in his eyes as some days, because of his loving her.
And Jacob did seven years' work for Rachel; and because of his love for her it seemed to him only a very little time.
Cross References
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