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class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Heb </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/genesis/29.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/29.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and he wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/29.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/29.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/29.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and raised his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel [in greeting], and he raised his voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept loudly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept loudly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/29.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He then kissed Rachel and started crying because he was so happy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/29.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and sobbed loudly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/29.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then he kissed her and began to cry for joy. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/29.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to cry out loud. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/29.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and began to weep loudly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Jacob kissed Rachel, and wept loudly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/29.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jacob kisses Rachel, and lifts up his voice, and weeps,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jacob kisseth Rachel, and lifteth up his voice, and weepeth,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob will kiss Rachel, and will lift up his voice and weep.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And having watered the flock, he kissed her: and lifting up his voice, wept. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And having watered the flock, he kissed her. And lifting up his voice, he wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/29.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and wept aloud.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yaquuv kissed Rakhyl, and he lifted his voice and wept.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Jacob kissed Rachel, and cried with a loud voice and wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/29-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7004" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Jacob Meets Rachel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>As soon as Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, with Laban’s sheep, he went up and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3290.htm" title="3290: ya·‘ă·qōḇ (N-proper-ms) -- A son of Isaac, also his desc. From aqab; heel-catcher; Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch.">Then Jacob</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: way·yiš·šaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">kissed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7354.htm" title="7354: lə·rā·ḥêl (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Jacob. The same as rachel; Rachel, a wife of Jacob.">Rachel</a> <a href="/hebrew/1058.htm" title="1058: way·yê·ḇək (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To weep, bewail. A primitive root; to weep; generally to bemoan.">and wept</a> <a href="/hebrew/5375.htm" title="5375: way·yiś·śā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- Or nacah ('abad); a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absol. And rel.">aloud.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: qō·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound."></a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>He told Rachel that he was Rebekah’s son, a relative of her father, and she ran and told her father.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Genesis 24:67</a></span><br />And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16-17</a></span><br />Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></span><br />May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-14.htm">Ruth 1:14</a></span><br />Again they wept aloud, and Orpah kissed her mother-in-law goodbye, but Ruth clung to her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41</a></span><br />When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/14-33.htm">2 Samuel 14:33</a></span><br />So Joab went and told the king, and David summoned Absalom, who came to him and bowed facedown before him. Then the king kissed Absalom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-27.htm">2 Kings 4:27</a></span><br />When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/songs/1-2.htm">Song of Solomon 1:2</a></span><br />Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth! For your love is more delightful than wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-15.htm">Isaiah 49:15</a></span><br />“Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/31-9.htm">Jeremiah 31:9</a></span><br />They will come with weeping, and by their supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk beside streams of waters, on a level path where they will not stumble. For I am Israel’s Father, and Ephraim is My firstborn.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Luke 7:38</a></span><br />As she stood behind Him at His feet weeping, she began to wet His feet with her tears and wipe them with her hair. Then she kissed His feet and anointed them with the perfume.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a></span><br />Jesus wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-37.htm">Acts 20:37</a></span><br />They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.</p><p class="hdg">kissed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Genesis 29:13</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26</a></b></br> And his father Isaac said unto him, Come near now, and kiss me, my son.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="hdg">and wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30</a></b></br> And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought <i>where</i> to weep; and he entered into <i>his</i> chamber, and wept there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2,14,15</a></b></br> And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/27-38.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/genesis/29-10.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/27-38.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/29-10.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/genesis/27-43.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/23-2.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/27-38.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/27-38.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Aloud</a> <a href="/genesis/29-12.htm">Jacob</a> <a href="/genesis/30-13.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Kiss</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-10.htm">Lifted</a> <a href="/genesis/29-12.htm">Rachel</a> <a href="/genesis/30-6.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Weep</a> <a href="/genesis/37-35.htm">Weepeth</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Weeping</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Wept</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 29</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Jacob comes to the well of Haran.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">He becomes acquainted with Rachel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Laban entertains him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Jacob covenants for Rachel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-23.htm">He is deceived by Laban with Leah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-28.htm">He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Leah bears Reuben;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Simeon;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Levi;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">and Judah.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In this context, Jacob's kiss is likely an expression of familial affection and joy at meeting a relative. This act also foreshadows the deep love Jacob will develop for Rachel, which becomes a central theme in the narrative. The kiss is not romantic at this point but rather a customary greeting among relatives. This moment marks the beginning of a significant relationship that will shape Jacob's life and the future of Israel.<p><b>and wept aloud.</b><br>Jacob's weeping signifies a profound emotional response, reflecting both relief and joy. Having fled from his brother Esau and traveled a great distance, Jacob's tears may also express the culmination of his journey and the fulfillment of God's promise to be with him. This emotional display highlights the importance of family and God's providence in Jacob's life. The weeping can also be seen as a type of Christ, who wept over Jerusalem (<a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41</a>) and at the tomb of Lazarus (<a href="/john/11-35.htm">John 11:35</a>), showing deep compassion and connection to humanity. Jacob's tears underscore the theme of God's faithfulness and the unfolding of His covenant promises through the patriarchs.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob is a central patriarch in the biblical account. At this point in Genesis, he is on a journey to find a wife from his mother's family in Haran.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/rachel.htm">Rachel</a></b><br>The daughter of Laban, Rachel is introduced as a shepherdess. She becomes a significant figure in Jacob's life, eventually becoming his wife.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_well.htm">The Well</a></b><br>The setting of this encounter is a well, a common meeting place in ancient times, symbolizing life and sustenance. It is where Jacob first meets Rachel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_kiss.htm">The Kiss</a></b><br>Jacob's kiss is a culturally significant gesture, indicating familial connection and affection. It is not romantic in the modern sense but rather a greeting and expression of joy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/weeping_aloud.htm">Weeping Aloud</a></b><br>Jacob's emotional response signifies the culmination of his journey and the providential meeting with Rachel, reflecting both relief and joy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/providence_and_guidance.htm">Providence and Guidance</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in the meeting of Jacob and Rachel, reminding us of His guidance in our lives. We should trust in His timing and provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/emotional_expression.htm">Emotional Expression</a></b><br>Jacob's weeping shows that expressing emotions is a natural and healthy response to significant life events. We should not shy away from showing our emotions, especially in moments of divine encounter.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/cultural_context.htm">Cultural Context</a></b><br>Understanding the cultural context of biblical events enriches our comprehension of the text. We should strive to learn about the historical and cultural background of Scripture to deepen our understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/family_and_heritage.htm">Family and Heritage</a></b><br>Jacob's journey to find a wife from his own people underscores the importance of family and heritage. We should value and honor our familial connections and heritage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_encounters.htm">Divine Encounters</a></b><br>Just as Jacob's life was marked by divine encounters, we should be open to recognizing and responding to God's presence in our daily lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 29</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_rachel_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Rachel in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_leah_and_rachel's_story..htm">What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/could_jacob_be_tricked_into_marrying_leah.htm">Genesis 29:23-25: Is it believable that Jacob could be deceived into marrying Leah instead of Rachel without noticing?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_laban_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Laban in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/29.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Jacob kissed Rachel . . . and wept.</span>--Jacob first made himself, useful to Rachel, and then discloses to her who he is, claims her as a cousin, and kisses her. Then, overcome with joy at this happy termination of his long journey, and at finding himself among relatives, he can restrain his feelings no longer, but bursts into tears. In this outburst of emotion we see the commencement of his lifelong affection for the beautiful child whom he thus opportunely met.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Jacob kissed Rachel</span>, - in demonstration of his cousinly affection. If Jacob had not yet discovered who he was to the fair shepherdess, his behavior must have filled her with surprise, even allowing for the unaffected simplicity of the times; but the fact that she does not resent his conduct as an undue liberty perhaps suggests that he had first informed her of his relationship to the inmates of Laban s house (Calvin). On kissing <span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26</a> - <span class="cmt_word">and lifted up his voice, and wept</span> - partly for joy in finding his relatives (cf. <a href="/genesis/43-30.htm">Genesis 43:30</a>; <a href="/genesis/45-2.htm">Genesis 45:2, 14, 15</a>); partly in grateful acknowledgment of God's kindness in conducting him to his mother s brother's house. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/29-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Then Jacob</span><br /><span class="heb">יַעֲקֹ֖ב</span> <span class="translit">(ya·‘ă·qōḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3290.htm">Strong's 3290: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc</span><br /><br /><span class="word">kissed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשַּׁ֥ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiš·šaq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Rachel</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרָחֵ֑ל</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rā·ḥêl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7354.htm">Strong's 7354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rachel -- a wife of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and wept</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּֽבְךְּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·ḇək)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1058.htm">Strong's 1058: </a> </span><span class="str2">To weep, to bemoan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">aloud.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּשָּׂ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiś·śā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5375.htm">Strong's 5375: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lift, carry, take</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/29-11.htm">Genesis 29:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 29:11 Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his (Gen. 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