Chapter Genesis 29 Question/Answer 1 Question 1 1. Why did Jacob love Rachel rather than Leah? Answer 1 v 17 Leah’s eyes were weak, but Rachel was beautiful in form and attractive. Question/Answer 2 Question 2 2. Why did Jacob have to work another 7 years? Answer 2 v 26 and 27 … “It is not done so in our place, to give the younger before the firstborn ... we will give you the other (Rachel) also for the service which you will serve with me for seven more years.” Question/Answer 3 Question 3 3. What do we learn about Leah’s hopes and concerns from the names she gives to her children? Answer 3 v 32 ... the LORD has looked at my affliction; for now my husband will love me." v 33 ... the LORD has heard that I am hated, ... v 34 ... my husband will be joined to me, ... v 35 ... “This time I will praise the LORD.” ...
