Genesis 29:17
King James Version (KJV)
Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
In context
15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.
Genesis 29:17 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
- WEB World English Bible
- Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And Leah’s eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- and the eyes of Leah [are] tender, and Rachel hath been fair of form and fair of appearance.
- DBY Darby Translation
- And the eyes of Leah were tender; but Rachel was of beautiful form and beautiful countenance.
- WBS Webster Bible
- Leah was tender-eyed, but Rachel was beautiful and well-favored.