Genesis 29:18
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| Overview - Genesis 29 | |
| 1 | Jacob comes to the well of Haran. |
| 9 | He becomes acquainted with Rachel. |
| 13 | Laban entertains him. |
| 18 | Jacob covenants for Rachel. |
| 23 | He is deceived by Laban with Leah. |
| 28 | He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more. |
| 32 | Leah bears Reuben; |
| 33 | Simeon; |
| 34 | Levi; |
| 35 | and Judah. |
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Genesis 29:18 (King James Version)
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
- loved
- Genesis 29:20 Genesis 29:30
- I will serve
- In ancient times, it was a custom among many nations to give dowries for their wives; but Jacob, being poor, offered for Rachel seven year's service.
- 31:41 34:12 Exodus 22:16 Exodus 22:17 ; 2 Samuel 3:14 ; Hosea 3:2 ; 12:12