Genesis 29:17
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Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.
In other translations
Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful.
Hebrew words
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