Genesis 29:24 bbe — And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman.

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"And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman."

— Genesis 29:24, Bible in Basic English

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“And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.”
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Genesis 29 — Context

Then Jacob said to Laban, Give me my wife so that I may have her, for the days are ended.

And Laban got together all the men of the place and gave a feast.

And in the evening he took Leah, his daughter, and gave her to him, and he went in to her.

And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman.

And in the morning Jacob saw that it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What have you done to me? was I not working for you so that I might have Rachel? why have you been false to me?

And Laban said, In our country we do not let the younger daughter be married before the older.

Let the week of the bride-feast come to its end and then we will give you the other in addition, if you will be my servant for another seven years.

Genesis 29:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:24 say?

Genesis 29:24 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman.”

Where is Genesis 29:24 in the Bible?

Genesis 29:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 24.

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 29:24.

What translation should I read Genesis 29:24 in?

Genesis 29:24 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 29:24?

Genesis 29:24 reads (BBE): “And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman.” 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 29:24 bbe — And Laban gave Zilpah, his servant-girl, to Leah, to be her waiting-woman.

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