Genesis 29:16 web — Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

World English Bible

"Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel."

— Genesis 29:16, World English Bible

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Genesis 29 — Context

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It happened, when Laban heard the news of Jacob, his sister's son, that he ran to meet Jacob, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things.

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Laban said to him, "Surely you are my bone and my flesh." He lived with him for a month.

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Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my brother, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what will your wages be?"

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Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

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Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.

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Jacob loved Rachel. He said, "I will serve you seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter."

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Laban said, "It is better that I give her to you, than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me."

Genesis 29:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:16 say?
Genesis 29:16 in the World English Bible reads: “Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.”
Where is Genesis 29:16 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 16.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 29:16.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:16 in?
Genesis 29:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 29:16?
Genesis 29:16 reads (WEB): “Laban had two daughters. The name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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