Genesis 29:17

Other Translations for Genesis 29:17

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

But while Leah was bleary-eyed, Rachel had an elegant appearance and was attractive to behold.

ERV

And Leah's eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

NHEB

Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance.

SMT

And the eyes of Leah weak, and Rachel was fair of form and fair of look.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:17

LeahH3812Proper Name FemininewastenderH7390Adjective eyedH5869NounbutRachelH7354Proper Name FemininewasbeautifulH8389Noun Masculine andH3303Adjective wellH3303Adjective favouredH4758Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 29:17

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Overview of Genesis 29:17

Summary

Describing appearance of two women

Place

Haran

Event

Contrasting sisters' appearances

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC

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

Other Translations for Genesis 29:17

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:17

Commentary for Genesis 29:17