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Berean Standard Bible

“Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.”

Genesis 29:17

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Jacob has arrived at Laban's household and fallen for Rachel. The narrator now introduces her older sister.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.

World English Bible (WEB)

Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.

King James Version (KJV)

Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Leah`s eyes were tender. But Rachel was beautiful and well favored.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Leah's eyes were clouded, but Rachel was fair in face and form.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y los ojos de Lea eran tiernos, pero Rachêl era de lindo semblante y de hermoso parecer.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lea tenía hermosos ojos, pero Raquel era hermosa en todo sentido.

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