Genesis 29:30
ContextNET © | Jacob 1 had marital relations 2 with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban 3 for seven more years. 4 |
NIV © | Jacob lay with Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. And he worked for Laban another seven years. |
NASB © | So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and indeed he loved Rachel more than Leah, and he served with Laban for another seven years. |
NLT © | So Jacob slept with Rachel, too, and he loved her more than Leah. He then stayed and worked the additional seven years. |
MSG © | Jacob then slept with her. And he loved Rachel more than Leah. He worked for Laban another seven years. |
BBE © | 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. |
NRSV © | So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah. He served Laban for another seven years. |
NKJV © | Then Jacob also went in to Rachel, and he also loved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban still another seven years. |
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NET © | Jacob 1 had marital relations 2 with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban 3 for seven more years. 4 |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “and he”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 2 tn Heb “went in also to Rachel.” The expression “went in to” in this context refers to sexual intercourse, i.e., the consummation of the marriage. 3 tn Heb “him”; the referent (Laban) has been specified in the translation for clarity. 4 tn Heb “and he loved also Rachel, more than Leah, and he served with him still seven other years.” |