Common English Bible

Genesis 29:13-18 Common English Bible (CEB)

13. When Laban heard about Jacob his sister’s son, he ran to meet him. Laban embraced him, kissed him, and invited him into his house, where Jacob recounted to Laban everything that had happened.

14. Laban said to him, "Yes, you are my flesh and blood."After Jacob had stayed with Laban for a month,

15. Laban said to Jacob, "You shouldn’t have to work for free just because you are my relative. Tell me what you would like to be paid."

16. Now Laban had two daughters: the older was named Leah and the younger Rachel.

17. Leah had delicate eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful figure and was good-looking.

18. Jacob loved Rachel and said, "I will work for you for seven years for Rachel, your younger daughter."