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# behold, it was Leah
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"Jacob was surprised to see it was Leah in bed with him." The word "behold" here shows that Jacob was surprised by what he saw.
# What is this you have done to me?
Jacob uses a question to express his anger and surprise. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "I cannot believe you did this to me!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])
# Did I not serve you for Rachel?
Jacob uses these questions to express his hurt that Laban had tricked him. This rhetorical question can be translated as a statement. Alternate translation: "I served you for seven years to marry Rachel!" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-rquestion]])