Genesis 29:24

And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 29:24

BSB

And Laban gave his servant girl Zilpah to his daughter Leah as her maidservant.

AKJV

And Laban gave to his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.

CPDV

giving his daughter a handmaid named Zilpah. After Jacob had gone in to her, according to custom, when morning had arrived, he saw Leah.

ERV

And Laban gave Zilpah his handmaid unto his daughter Leah for an handmaid.

NHEB

Laban gave Zilpah his female servant to his daughter Leah as a servant.

SMT

And Laban will give to her, Zilpah his maid, to Leah his daughter a maid.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:24

AndLabanH3837 gaveH5414VerbuntohisdaughterH1323 LeahH3812Proper Name Feminine ZilpahH2153Proper Name FemininehismaidH8198foranhandmaidH8198

Commentary for Genesis 29:24

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

Overview of Genesis 29:24

Summary

Bride receives servant as wedding gift

Place

Haran

Event

Providing servant with bride

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC