Gen 29:30 | NETfull | STEP | Jacob had marital relations with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban for seven more years.

Genesis 29:30

30 Jacob ^{▼▼ Heb “and he”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} had marital relations ^{▼▼ Heb “went in also to Rachel.” The expression “went in to” in this context refers to sexual intercourse, i.e., the consummation of the marriage.} with Rachel as well. He loved Rachel more than Leah, so he worked for Laban ^{▼▼ Heb “him”; the referent (Laban) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} for seven more years. ^{▼▼ Heb “and he loved also Rachel, more than Leah, and he served with him still seven other years.”}