Genesis 29:30

And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 29:30

BSB

Jacob slept with Rachel as well, and indeed, he loved Rachel more than Leah. So he worked for Laban another seven years.

AKJV

And he went in also to Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.

CPDV

And, having at last obtained the marriage he desired, he preferred the love of the latter before the former, and he served with him another seven years.

ERV

And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.

NHEB

So he slept with Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. And he worked with him another seven years.

SMT

And he will go in also to Rachel, and he will also love Rachel more than Leah, and he will serve with him yet other seven years.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:30

AndhewentinH935VerbalsountoRachelH7354Proper Name FeminineandhelovedH157VerbalsoRachelH7354Proper Name FemininemorethanLeahH3812Proper Name FeminineandservedH5647VerbwithhimyetsevenH7651Noun otherH312Adjective yearsH8141Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 29:30

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

Overview of Genesis 29:30

Summary

Man favors one wife over other in love

Place

Haran

Event

Jacob's continued devotion to Rachel

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC