Genesis 29:18 kjv — And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

King James Version

"And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter."

— Genesis 29:18, King James Version

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Genesis 29 — Context

15

And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?

16

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

17

Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

18

And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.

19

And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.

20

And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.

21

And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.

Genesis 29:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:18 say?
Genesis 29:18 in the King James Version reads: “And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.”
Where is Genesis 29:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 18.
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 29:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:18 in?
Genesis 29:18 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 29:18?
Genesis 29:18 reads (KJV): “And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.” 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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