Genesis 29:18

Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel

17Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.18Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”

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Berean Standard Bible
Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.”
American Standard Version (1901)
And Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
Bible in Basic English
And Jacob was in love with Rachel; and he said, I will be your servant seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And Jacob being in love with her, said: I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
Free Bible Version
Jacob was in love with Rachel so he promised Laban, “I'll do seven years work for you for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
Geneva Bible 1599
And Iaakob loued Rahel, and sayde, I will serue thee seuen yeeres for Rahel thy yonger daughter.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
One Unity Resource Bible
Jacob [Supplanter] 'ahav ·affectionately loved· Rachel [Ewe sheep]. He said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel [Ewe sheep], your younger daughter.”
Translation for Translators
Jacob ◄was in love with/wanted very much to be married to► Rachel, and he said, “I will work for you for seven years. That will be my payment for your letting me marry your younger daughter, Rachel.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Jacob loved Rachel, so he said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
Noah Webster Bible
And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
World English Bible
Jacob loved Rachel. He said, “I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter.”
Young's Literal Translation
And Jacob loveth Rachel, and saith, 'I serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter:'