Genesis 29:23
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.”
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“But when evening came, Laban took his daughter Leah and gave her to Jacob, and he slept with her.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“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.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And it cometh to pass in the evening, that he taketh Leah, his daughter, and bringeth her in unto him, and he goeth in unto her;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 29:23 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 24:65and asked the servant, “Who is that man in the field coming to meet us?” “It is my master,” the servant answered. So she took her veil and covered herself.
- Genesis 38:14she removed her widow’s garments, covered her face with a veil to disguise herself, and sat at the entrance to Enaim, which is on the way to Timnah. For she saw that although Shelah had grown up, she had not been given to him as a wife.
- Micah 7:5Do not rely on a friend; do not trust in a companion. Seal the doors of your mouth from her who lies in your arms.
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