Genesis 29:23 net — In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.

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"In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her."

— Genesis 29:23, NET Bible

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“And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her. ”
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Genesis 29 — Context

So Jacob worked for seven years to acquire Rachel. But they seemed like only a few days to him because his love for her was so great.

Finally Jacob said to Laban,“Give me my wife, for my time of service is up. And I want to sleep with her.”

So Laban invited all the people of that place and prepared a feast.

In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.

(Laban gave his female servant Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her servant.)

In the morning Jacob discovered it was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban,“What in the world have you done to me! Didn’t I work for you in exchange for Rachel? Why have you tricked me?”

“It is not our custom here,” Laban replied,“to give the younger daughter in marriage before the firstborn.

Genesis 29:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:23 say?

Genesis 29:23 in the NET Bible reads: “In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.”

Where is Genesis 29:23 in the Bible?

Genesis 29:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 23.

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 29:23.

What translation should I read Genesis 29:23 in?

Genesis 29:23 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 29:23?

Genesis 29:23 reads (NET): “In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.” 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.

Genesis 29:23 net — In the evening he brought his daughter Leah to Jacob, and he slept with her.

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