Genesis 29:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 29:18

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

And Jacob, loving her, said, "I will serve you for seven years, for your younger daughter Rachel."

ERV

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

NHEB

Jacob loved Rachel. He said, "I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter."

SMT

And Jacob will love Rachel, and will say, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy daughter the small.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:18

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine lovedH157Verb RachelH7354Proper Name FeminineandsaidH559VerbIwillserveH5647VerbtheesevenH7651Noun yearsH8141Noun FeminineforRachelH7354Proper Name FemininethyyoungerH6996Adjective daughterH1323

Commentary for Genesis 29:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 29:18

Summary

Man offers years of labor for marriage

Place

Haran

Event

Jacob proposes marriage covenant

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC