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Genesis 29:20
And Jacob did seven years' work for Rachel; and because of his love for her it seemed to him only a very little time.
Genesis 29:20 · Bible in Basic English
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Genesis 29:20 in 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.
So Jacob served seven years for Rachel, yet it seemed but a few days because of his love for her.
Jacob served seven years for Rachel. They seemed to him but a few days, for the love he had for her.
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In context
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.
22 And Laban got together all the men of the place and gave a feast.
23 And in the evening he took Leah, his daughter, and gave her to him, and he went in to her.
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