Genesis 29
Magandang Balita Biblia
Dumating si Jacob kina Laban
29 Nagpatuloy si Jacob sa kanyang paglalakbay hanggang sa dumating siya sa lupain ng mga taga-Silangan. 2 May nakita siyang isang balon ng tubig sa kaparangan. Sa paligid nito'y may tatlong kawan ng mga tupang nagpapahinga, sapagkat doon pinapainom ang mga ito. Ang balon ay may takip na malaking bato, 3 at binubuksan lamang ito kapag papainumin na ang mga tinipong kawan. Matapos painumin ang mga ito, muli nilang tinatakpan ang balon.
4 Tinanong ni Jacob ang mga pastol na naroon, “Tagasaan kayo, mga kaibigan?”
“Taga-Haran,” tugon nila.
5 “Kilala ba ninyo si Laban na apo ni Nahor?” tanong niyang muli.
“Oo,” sagot naman nila.
6 “Kumusta na siya?” tanong pa niya.
“Mabuti,” sabi naman nila. “Hayun at dumarating si Raquel, ang anak niyang dalaga! Kasama niya ang kawan ng kanyang ama.”
7 “Maaga pa naman,” sabi ni Jacob, “bakit hindi ninyo painumin ang mga tupa at dalhin muna sa pastulan bago ikulong?”
8 “Aba, hindi maaari!” sagot ng mga pastol. “Ang lahat ng pastol ay kailangang narito bago buksan ang balon; saka pa lamang kami maaaring magpainom.”
9 Nakikipag-usap pa si Jacob nang dumating si Raquel na kasama ang kawan ng kanyang ama. 10 Nang makita ni Jacob si Raquel na kasama ang kawan ni Laban, binuksan ni Jacob ang balon at pinainom ang mga tupa. 11 Pagkatapos, nilapitan niya ang dalaga at hinagkan; napaiyak siya sa tuwa. 12 Sinabi niya, “Ako'y pamangkin ng iyong ama, anak ng iyong Tiya Rebeca!”
Patakbong umuwi si Raquel at ibinalita ito sa ama. 13 Sinalubong naman agad ni Laban ang kanyang pamangkin. Niyakap niya ito at hinagkan, saka isinama sa kanila. Nang maisalaysay ni Jacob ang lahat, 14 sinabi sa kanya ni Laban, “Tunay na ikaw ay laman ng aking laman at dugo ng aking dugo!” At doon na siya tumira sa loob ng isang buwan.
Naglingkod si Jacob Dahil kina Raquel at Lea
15 Pagkalipas ng isang buwan, sinabi ni Laban kay Jacob, “Hindi dahil magkamag-anak tayo ay pagtatrabahuhin kita nang walang bayad; magkano bang dapat kong isweldo sa iyo?” 16 Si Laban ay may dalawang anak na dalaga. Si Lea ang nakatatanda at si Raquel naman ang nakababata. 17 Mapupungay[a] ang mga mata ni Lea, ngunit mas maganda at kaakit-akit si Raquel.
18 Nabighani si Jacob kay Raquel, kaya't ang sabi niya kay Laban, “Paglilingkuran ko kayo nang pitong taon para kay Raquel.”
19 Sinabi ni Laban, “Mas gusto ko ngang ikaw ang mapangasawa niya kaysa iba. Sige, dumito ka na.” 20 Pitong taóng naglingkod si Jacob upang mapasakanya si Raquel, ngunit iyon ay parang katumbas lamang ng ilang araw dahil sa laki ng kanyang pag-ibig dito.
21 Sinabi ni Jacob kay Laban, “Dumating na po ang panahong dapat kaming makasal ng inyong anak.” 22 Naghanda nang malaki si Laban at inanyayahan ang lahat ng tagaroon. 23 Ngunit nang gabing iyon, hindi alam ni Jacob na ang pinasiping sa kanya ay si Lea, sa halip na si Raquel. 24 Ibinigay naman ni Laban kay Lea ang alipin nitong si Zilpa. 25 Kinaumagahan, nakita ni Jacob na si Lea pala ang kanyang kasiping. Kaya sinabi niya kay Laban, “Bakit ninyo ito ginawa sa akin? Bakit ninyo ako nilinlang? Naglingkod ako sa inyo para kay Raquel, hindi po ba?”
26 Sumagot si Laban, “Hindi kaugalian dito sa amin na mauna pang mag-asawa ang nakababatang kapatid. 27 Patapusin mo muna ang sanlinggong pagdiriwang na ito at pagkatapos ay ibibigay ko sa iyo si Raquel kung maglilingkod ka sa akin ng pitong taon pa.”
28 Sumang-ayon naman si Jacob at nang matapos ang pagdiriwang, ibinigay nga sa kanya ni Laban si Raquel bilang asawa. 29 Ibinigay rin ni Laban kay Raquel ang alipin nitong si Bilha. 30 Sa wakas, naangkin ni Jacob si Raquel; mas mahal niya ito kaysa kay Lea. Kaya't naglingkod pa si Jacob kay Laban nang pitong taon pa.
Ang mga Anak ni Jacob
31 Alam ni Yahweh na si Lea ay di gaanong mahal ni Jacob, kaya't niloob niyang magkaanak na ito, samantalang si Raquel ay baog. 32 Lalaki ang unang anak ni Lea. Ang sabi niya, “Nakita ni Yahweh ang aking suliranin. Ngayon, tiyak na mamahalin ako ng aking asawa.” Kaya't Ruben[b] ang ipinangalan niya rito. 33 Nagdalang-tao siyang muli at lalaki na naman ang kanyang naging anak. Kanyang sinabi, “Kaloob din ito sa akin ni Yahweh, dahil narinig niyang ako'y hindi mahal ng aking asawa.” Kaya't tinawag naman niya itong Simeon.[c] 34 Muling nagdalang-tao si Lea at lalaki uli ang naging anak. Sinabi niya, “Lalo akong mapapalapit sa aking asawa, sapagkat tatlong lalaki na ang aming anak.” At tinawag niya itong Levi.[d] 35 Nagdalang-tao siyang muli at lalaki pa rin ang kanyang anak. Sinabi niya, “Ngayo'y pupurihin ko si Yahweh.” Kaya't tinawag niya itong Juda.[e] Pagkatapos noo'y hindi na siya nagkaanak.
Footnotes
- Genesis 29:17 Mapupungay: o kaya'y Hindi mapupungay .
- Genesis 29:32 RUBEN: Sa wikang Hebreo, ang mga salitang “Ruben” at “Narito ang isang anak na lalaki” ay magkasintunog.
- Genesis 29:33 SIMEON: Sa wikang Hebreo, ang mga salitang “Simeon” at “narinig” ay magkasintunog.
- Genesis 29:34 LEVI: Sa wikang Hebreo, ang mga salitang “Levi” at “Mapapalapit” ay magkasintunog.
- Genesis 29:35 JUDA: Sa wikang Hebreo, ang mga salitang “Juda” at “pupurihin” ay magkasintunog.
Genesis 29
King James Version
29 Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.
2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.
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 his place.
4 And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
5 And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him.
6 And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.
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.
8 And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well's mouth; then we water the sheep.
9 And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them.
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.
11 And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.
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.
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.
14 And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of 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?
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.
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.
22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place, and made a 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.
24 And Laban gave unto his daughter Leah Zilpah his maid for an handmaid.
25 And it came to pass, that in the morning, 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?
26 And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn.
27 Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.
28 And Jacob did so, and fulfilled her week: and he gave him Rachel his daughter to wife also.
29 And Laban gave to Rachel his daughter Bilhah his handmaid to be her maid.
30 And he went in also unto Rachel, and he loved also Rachel more than Leah, and served with him yet seven other years.
31 And when the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.
32 And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the Lord hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me.
33 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the Lord hath heard I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon.
34 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.
35 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the Lord: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.
Genesis 29
English Standard Version
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
29 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to (A)the land of the people of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, for out of that well the flocks were watered. The stone on the well's mouth was large, 3 and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place over the mouth of the well.
4 Jacob said to them, “My brothers, where do you come from?” They said, (B)“We are from Haran.” 5 He said to them, “Do you know Laban the son of Nahor?” They said, “We know him.” 6 He said to them, “Is it well with him?” They said, “It is well; and see, Rachel his daughter is coming with the sheep!” 7 He said, “Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered together. Water the sheep and go, pasture them.” 8 But they said, “We cannot until all the flocks are gathered together and the stone is rolled from the mouth of the well; then we water the sheep.”
9 While he was still speaking with them, (C)Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess. 10 Now as soon as Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, Jacob came near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother. 11 Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was (D)her father's kinsman, and that he was Rebekah's son, (E)and she ran and told her father.
13 As soon as Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, (F)he ran to meet him and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things, 14 and Laban said to him, (G)“Surely you are my bone and my flesh!” And he stayed with him a month.
15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my kinsman, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters. The name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah's eyes were weak,[a] but Rachel was beautiful in form and appearance. 18 Jacob loved Rachel. And he said, (H)“I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” 19 Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to any other man; stay with me.” 20 So Jacob (I)served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed to him but a few days because of the love he had for her.
21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife that I may go in to her, for my time is completed.” 22 So Laban gathered together all the people of the place and (J)made a feast. 23 But in the evening he took his daughter Leah and brought her to Jacob, and he went in to her. 24 (Laban gave[b] (K)his female servant Zilpah to his daughter Leah to be her servant.) 25 And in the morning, behold, it was Leah! And Jacob said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Did I not serve with you for Rachel? Why then have you deceived me?” 26 Laban said, “It is not so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. 27 (L)Complete the week of this one, and we will give you the other also in return for serving me another seven years.” 28 Jacob did so, and completed her week. Then Laban gave him his daughter Rachel to be his wife. 29 (Laban gave (M)his female servant Bilhah to his daughter Rachel to be her servant.) 30 So Jacob went in to Rachel also, and he loved Rachel more than Leah, and served Laban (N)for another seven years.
Jacob's Children
31 When the Lord saw that Leah was (O)hated, (P)he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren. 32 And Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Reuben,[c] for she said, “Because the Lord (Q)has looked upon my affliction; for now my husband will love me.” 33 She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am hated, he has given me this son also.” And she called his name Simeon.[d] 34 Again she conceived and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will be (R)attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called Levi.[e] 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “This time I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name (S)Judah.[f] Then she ceased bearing.
Footnotes
- Genesis 29:17 Or soft
- Genesis 29:24 Or had given; also verse 29
- Genesis 29:32 Reuben means See, a son
- Genesis 29:33 Simeon sounds like the Hebrew for heard
- Genesis 29:34 Levi sounds like the Hebrew for attached
- Genesis 29:35 Judah sounds like the Hebrew for praise
Genesis 29
New King James Version
Jacob Meets Rachel
29 So Jacob went on his journey (A)and came to the land of the people of the East. 2 And he looked, and saw a (B)well in the field; and behold, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks. A large stone was on the well’s mouth. 3 Now all the flocks would be gathered there; and they would roll the stone from the well’s mouth, water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the well’s mouth.
4 And Jacob said to them, “My brethren, where are you from?”
And they said, “We are from (C)Haran.”
5 Then he said to them, “Do you know (D)Laban the son of Nahor?”
And they said, “We know him.”
6 So he said to them, (E)“Is he well?”
And they said, “He is well. And look, his daughter Rachel (F)is coming with the sheep.”
7 Then he said, “Look, it is still [a]high day; it is not time for the cattle to be gathered together. Water the sheep, and go and feed them.”
8 But they said, “We cannot until all the flocks are gathered together, and they have rolled the stone from the well’s mouth; then we water the sheep.”
9 Now while he was still speaking with them, (G)Rachel came with her father’s sheep, for she was a shepherdess. 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 (H)rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother. 11 Then Jacob (I)kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice and wept. 12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was (J)her father’s relative and that he was Rebekah’s son. (K)So she ran and told her father.
13 Then it came to pass, when Laban heard the report about Jacob his sister’s son, that (L)he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him, and brought him to his house. So he told Laban all these things. 14 And Laban said to him, (M)“Surely you are my bone and my flesh.” And he stayed with him for a month.
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
15 Then Laban said to Jacob, “Because you are my relative, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, (N)what should your wages be?” 16 Now Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. 17 Leah’s eyes were [b]delicate, but Rachel was (O)beautiful of form and appearance.
18 Now Jacob loved Rachel; so he said, (P)“I will serve you seven years for Rachel your younger daughter.”
19 And Laban said, “It is better that I give her to you than that I should give her to another man. Stay with me.” 20 So Jacob (Q)served seven years for Rachel, and they seemed only a few days to him because of the love he had for her.
21 Then Jacob said to Laban, “Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may (R)go in to her.” 22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place and (S)made a feast. 23 Now it came to pass in the evening, that he took Leah his daughter and brought her to Jacob; and he went in to her. 24 And Laban gave his maid (T)Zilpah to his daughter Leah as a maid. 25 So it came to pass in the morning, that behold, it was Leah. And he said to Laban, “What is this you have done to me? Was it not for Rachel that I served you? Why then have you (U)deceived me?”
26 And Laban said, “It must not be done so in our [c]country, to give the younger before the firstborn. 27 (V)Fulfill her week, and we will give you this one also for the service which you will serve with me still another seven years.”
28 Then Jacob did so and fulfilled her week. So he gave him his daughter Rachel as wife also. 29 And Laban gave his maid (W)Bilhah to his daughter Rachel as a maid. 30 Then Jacob also went in to Rachel, and he also (X)loved Rachel more than Leah. And he served with Laban (Y)still another seven years.
The Children of Jacob
31 When the Lord (Z)saw that Leah was [d]unloved, He (AA)opened her womb; but Rachel was barren. 32 So Leah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name [e]Reuben; for she said, “The Lord has surely (AB)looked on my affliction. Now therefore, my husband will love me.” 33 Then she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Because the Lord has heard that I am [f]unloved, He has therefore given me this son also.” And she called his name [g]Simeon. 34 She conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Now this time my husband will become attached to me, because I have borne him three sons.” Therefore his name was called [h]Levi. 35 And she conceived again and bore a son, and said, “Now I will praise the Lord.” Therefore she called his name (AC)Judah.[i] Then she stopped bearing.
Footnotes
- Genesis 29:7 early in the day
- Genesis 29:17 Or weak
- Genesis 29:26 Lit. place
- Genesis 29:31 Lit. hated
- Genesis 29:32 Lit. See, a Son
- Genesis 29:33 Lit. hated
- Genesis 29:33 Lit. Heard
- Genesis 29:34 Lit. Attached
- Genesis 29:35 Lit. Praise
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