Genesis 29:16

Laban had two daughters. One was Leah, the other Rachel.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

15After that Laban said to him, “You are my own nephew. You were just working for me. Now after working what shall I give you?”

17Leah's eyes were a bit bad. Rachel was very attractive.

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Cross References

Genesis 29:17Leah's eyes were a bit bad. Rachel was very attractive.

Genesis 30:19After that Leah got another child, a male.

Genesis 33:2He put the two working women and their children in the lead. Near those two he put Leah and her children, behind he put Rachel and her child Joseph.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 29:16-31

Jacob's Marriage. ( b. c. 1753.) 15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be? 16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. 18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter. 19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I… Read the whole commentary →

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