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54. Weak Eyes

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible By: James M. Freeman

Genesis 29:17

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Genesis 29:17¹⁷Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favored. (Genesis 29:17). Leah was tendereyed.

That is, she had weak or dull eyes, which, according to the Oriental standard of beauty, is a great blemish.

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