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Genesis 29:27 bbe — 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 serv…

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"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 29:27, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 29 — Context

24

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

25

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?

26

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

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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.

28

And Jacob did so; and when the week was ended, Laban gave him his daughter Rachel for his wife.

29

And Laban gave Rachel his servant-girl Bilhah to be her waiting-woman.

30

Then Jacob took Rachel as his wife, and his love for her was greater than his love for Leah; and he went on working for Laban for another seven years.

Genesis 29:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:27 say?
Genesis 29:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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.”
Where is Genesis 29:27 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 27.
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 29:27.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:27 in?
Genesis 29:27 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 29:27?
Genesis 29:27 reads (BBE): “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.” 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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