Genesis 29:23

And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.

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Other Translations for Genesis 29:23

BSB
But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.
AKJV
And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in to her.
CPDV
And at night, he brought in his daughter Leah to him,
ERV
And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
NHEB
It happened in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter and brought her to him, and he slept with her.
SMT
And it will be in the evening, and he will take Leah his daughter, and bring her to him, and he will go in to her.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:23

AnditcametopassintheeveningH6153Noun MasculinethathetookH3947VerbLeahH3812Proper Name FemininehisdaughterH1323andbroughtH935VerbhertohimandhewentinH935Verbuntoher

Commentary for Genesis 29:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 29:23
Summary
Deceptive bride substitution occurs at night
Place
Haran
Event
Switching bride for elder daughter
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative