en_tn/gen/29/23.md

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  • Zilpah - This is the name of Leah's female servant. (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:translate_names)
  • behold, it was Leah - The word “behold” here shows that [the person] was surprised by what he saw. Alternate translation: "Jacob was surprised to see it was Leah in bed with him."
  • Did I not serve you for Rachel? - Jacob uses these questions to express his hurt or violation of trust toward Laban. Alternate translation: "I served you for seven years to marry Rachel!" (See: en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_rquestion)