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Genesis 29:17

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Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

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  1. Genesis 29:15

    And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?

  2. Genesis 29:16

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

  3. Genesis 29:18

    And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

  4. Genesis 29:19

    And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

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