Catholic Public Domain Version
"But while Leah was bleary-eyed, Rachel had an elegant appearance and was attractive to behold. "
— Genesis 29:17, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.”
“And Leah’s eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored. ”
“Leah's eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.”
“Leah’s eyes were tender, but Rachel had a lovely figure and beautiful appearance.)”
“But Lia was blear-eyed: Rachel was well favoured, and of a beautiful countenance.”
“And Leah's eyes were clouded, but Rachel was fair in face and form.”
“Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.”
he responded, “You are my bone and my flesh.” And after the days of one month were completed,
he said to him: “Though you are my brother, will you serve me for nothing? Tell me what wages you would accept.”
In truth, he had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah; and truly the younger was called Rachel.
But while Leah was bleary-eyed, Rachel had an elegant appearance and was attractive to behold.
And Jacob, loving her, said, “I will serve you for seven years, for your younger daughter Rachel.”
Laban responded, “It is better that I give her to you than to another man; remain with me.”
Therefore, Jacob served for seven years for Rachel. And these seemed like only a few days, because of the greatness of love.