Genesis 29:23
“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.”
Genesis 29:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And at night he brought in Lia his daughter to him,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in to her.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- It happened in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him. He went in to her.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In the evening, he took Leah, his daughter, and brought her to Jacob, and Jacob went in to her.
Context: Genesis 29
21And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
22And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.
23And it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter, and brought her to him; and he went in unto her.
24And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
25And it came to pass, that in the morning, behold, it was Leah: and he said to Laban, What is this thou hast done unto me? did not I serve with thee for Rachel? wherefore then hast thou beguiled me?
About Genesis 29: Jacob Meets Rachel
Jacob works for seven years to marry Leah, but is deceived by her father Laban and marries Rachel as well. He works for another seven years to be able to marry Rachel.
Commentary
Genesis 29 is the story of Jacob's journey to Haran to find a wife. After a long journey, he arrives at a well and meets Rachel, the daughter of Laban, his mother's brother. Jacob falls in love with Rachel and agrees to work for Laban for seven years in exchange for her hand in marriage.