Genesis 31:1-3
Lexham English Bible
Jacob Flees from Laban
31 Now he[a] heard the words of the sons of Laban, saying, “Jacob has taken all that our father has,” and “From that which was our father’s he has gained all this wealth.” 2 Then Jacob saw the face of Laban and, behold, it was not like it had been in the past.[b] 3 And Yahweh said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your ancestors[c] and to your family, and I will be with you.”
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- Genesis 31:1 That is, Jacob
- Genesis 31:2 Literally “there was not with him like yesterday or the day before”
- Genesis 31:3 Or “fathers”
Genesis 31:1-3
King James Version
31 And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.
2 And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
3 And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
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Genesis 31:1-3
New King James Version
Jacob Flees from Laban
31 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this (A)wealth.” 2 And Jacob saw the (B)countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not (C)favorable toward him as before. 3 Then the Lord said to Jacob, (D)“Return to the land of your fathers and to your family, and I will (E)be with you.”
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