17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
17 Leah's eyes were weak,
17 Leah had nice eyes, but Rachel was stunningly beautiful.
17 Leah's eyes were delicate, but Rachel was beautiful of form and appearance.
17 There was no sparkle in Leah's eyes, but Rachel had a beautiful figure and a lovely face.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 29:17
Commentary on Genesis 29:15-30
(Read Genesis 29:15-30)
During the month that Jacob spent as a guest, he was not idle. Wherever we are, it is good to employ ourselves in some useful business. Laban was desirous that Jacob should continue with him. Inferior relations must not be imposed upon; it is our duty to reward them. Jacob made known to Laban the affection he had for his daughter Rachel. And having no wordly goods with which to endow her, he promises seven years' service Love makes long and hard services short and easy; hence we read of the labour of love, 1 Corinthians 7:2.