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Genesis 29:16

Genesis 29:16 is verse 16 of Genesis chapter 29, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel.

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King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

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Genesis 29:14–18 · Berean Standard Bible

14 Then Laban declared, “You are indeed my own flesh and blood.” After Jacob had stayed with him a month,

15 Laban said to him, “Just because you are my relative, should you work for nothing? Tell me what your wages should be.”

16 Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel.

17 Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

18 Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”

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