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Genesis 29:18
And Jacob was in love with Rachel; and he said, I will be your servant seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.
Genesis 29:18 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 29:18 in other translations
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”
Jacob loved Rachel. He said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
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In context
15 Then Laban said to Jacob, Because you are my brother are you to be my servant for nothing? say now, what is your payment to be?
16 Now Laban had two daughters: the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
17 And Leah's eyes were clouded, but Rachel was fair in face and form.
18 And Jacob was in love with Rachel; and he said, I will be your servant seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.
19 And Laban said, It is better for you to have her than another man: go on living here with me.
20 And Jacob did seven years' work for Rachel; and because of his love for her it seemed to him only a very little time.
21 Then Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife so that I may have her, for the days are ended.
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