He went in also to Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him seven more years.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 29:30 in context
Genesis 29:27–33
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Fulfill the week of this one, and we will give you the other also for the service which you will serve with me for seven more years.”
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Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week. He gave him Rachel his daughter as wife.
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Laban gave Bilhah, his servant, to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.
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He went in also to Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him seven more years.
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The LORD saw that Leah was hated, and he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.
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Leah conceived, and bore a son, and she named him Reuben. For she said, “Because the LORD has looked at my affliction; for now my husband will love me.”
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She conceived again, and bore a son, and said, “Because the LORD has heard that I am hated, he has therefore given me this son also.” She named him Simeon.
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