1 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- went on H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his journey H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- and came H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the people H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
2 And he looked, and, behold, a well in the field, and, lo, three flocks of sheep lying there by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and the stone upon the well’s mouth was great.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and behold a well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- in the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- flocks H5739 (עֵדֶר) — an arrangement, i.e. muster (of animals)
- of sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- lying H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
- by it; for out of that well H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- they watered H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the flocks H5739 (עֵדֶר) — an arrangement, i.e. muster (of animals)
- and a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- upon the well’s H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
3 And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well’s mouth in its place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thither were all the flocks H5739 (עֵדֶר) — an arrangement, i.e. muster (of animals)
- gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- and they rolled H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- from the well’s H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and watered H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and put H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- upon the well’s H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- in his place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
4 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, My brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- whence H370 (אַיִן) — where? (only in connection with prepositional prefix, whence)
- ye? And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Of Haran H2771 (חָרָן) — Charan, the name of a man and also of a place
5 And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- ye Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nahor H5152 (נָחוֹר) — Nachor, the name of the grandfather and a brother of Abraham
- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
6 And he said unto them, Is it well with him? And they said, It is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- he well H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- well H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- and, behold, Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
7 And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lo H2005 (הֵן) — lo!; also (as expressing surprise) if
- yet high H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- that the cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- should be gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- water H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- ye the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- and go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
8 And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and they roll the stone from the well’s mouth; then we water the sheep.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- until all the flocks H5739 (עֵדֶר) — an arrangement, i.e. muster (of animals)
- be gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- they roll H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- from the well’s H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- then we water H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
9 While he was yet speaking with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep; for she kept them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And while he yet H5750 (עוֹד) — properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- with them, Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with her father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- for she kept them H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
10 And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’s brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- his mother’s H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and the sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- that Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- went near H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- and rolled H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- from the well’s H875 (בְּאֵר) — a pit; especially a well
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- and watered H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
- Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- and lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and wept H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father’s brother, and that he was Rebekah’s son: and she ran and told her father.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- her father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Rebekah’s H7259 (רִבְקָה) — Ribkah, the wife of Isaac
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and she ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- her father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
13 And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister’s son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the tidings H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- his sister’s H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- that he ran H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him, and embraced H2263 (חָבַק) — to clasp (the hands or in embrace)
- him, and kissed H5401 (נָשַׁק) — to kiss, literally or figuratively (touch); also (as a mode of attachment), to equip with weapons
- him, and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- him to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- And he told H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- all these things H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
14 And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to him, Surely H389 (אַךְ) — a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only
- my bone H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- and my flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- And he abode H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- with him the space H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of a month H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
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?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- my brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- shouldest thou therefore serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- me for nought H2600 (חִנָּם) — gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage
- tell H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- thy wages H4909 (מַשְׂכֹּרֶת) — wages or a reward
16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- had two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the elder H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- and the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of the younger H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
17 And Leah’s eyes were tender; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- tender H7390 (רַךְ) — tender (literally or figuratively); by implication, weak
- eyed H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- but Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- was beautiful H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- was beautiful H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- and well H3303 (יָפֶה) — beautiful (literally or figuratively)
- favoured H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and he said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- thee seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- for Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- thy younger H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- better H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- that I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her to thee, than that I should give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her to another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- for Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- and they seemed H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- a few H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- for the love he had H160 (אַהֲבָה)
21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- Give H3051 (יָהַב) — to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
- my wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- for my days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- are fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- that I may go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a feast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- gathered together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- and made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- a feast H4960 (מִשְׁתֶּה) — drink, by implication, drinking (the act); also (by implication) a banquet or (generally) feast
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.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the evening H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- that he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- her to him; and he went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
24 And Laban gave Zilpah his handmaid unto his daughter Leah for a handmaid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- unto his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- Zilpah H2153 (זִלְפָּה) — Zilpah, Leah's maid
- his maid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- an handmaid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
25 And it came to pass in the morning that, 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?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, that in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- this thou hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto me? did not I serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- with thee for Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- wherefore then hast thou beguiled H7411 (רָמָה) — to hurl; specifically, to shoot; figuratively, to delude or betray (as if causing to fall)
26 And Laban said, It is not so done in our place, to give the younger before the first-born.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- It must not be so done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in our country H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- to give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the younger H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the firstborn H1067 (בְּכִירָה) — the eldest daughter
27 Fulfil the week of this one, and we will give thee the other also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fulfil H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- her H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
- week H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- and we will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee this also for the service H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- which thou shalt serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- with me yet seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
28 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- so, and fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- her week H7620 (שָׁבוּעַ) — literally, sevened, i.e. a week (specifically, of years)
- and he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- him Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- to wife H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
29 And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her handmaid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Laban H3837 (לָבָן) — Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- his daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- Bilhah H1090 (בִּלְהָה) — Bilhah, the name of one of Jacob's concubines; also of a place in Palestine
- his handmaid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- to be her maid H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
30 And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- also unto Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- and he loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- also Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- more than Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- and served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- with him yet seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- other H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
31 And Jehovah saw that Leah was hated, and he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- he opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- her womb H7358 (רֶחֶם) — the womb
- but Rachel H7354 (רָחֵל) — Rachel, a wife of Jacob
- barren H6135 (עָקָר) — sterile (as if extirpated in the generative organs)
32 And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Because Jehovah hath looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Leah H3812 (לֵאָה) — Leah, a wife of Jacob
- conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- and bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and she called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Reuben H7205 (רְאוּבֵן) — Reuben, a son of Jacob
- for H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Surely H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- upon my affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- now therefore H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- my husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- will love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
33 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and said, Because Jehovah hath heard that I am hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- again, and bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- because Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- he hath therefore given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- also: and she called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Simeon H8095 (שִׁמְעוֹן) — Shimon, one of Jacob's sons, also the tribe descended from him
34 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have borne him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she conceived again H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- and bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Now this time H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- will my husband H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- be joined H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
- unto me, because I have born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- him three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- therefore was his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
35 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, This time will I praise Jehovah: therefore she called his name Judah; and she left off bearing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And she conceived H2029 (הָרָה) — to be (or become) pregnant, conceive (literally or figuratively)
- again, and bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- a son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and she said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Now H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- will I praise H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- therefore she called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and left H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- bearing H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage