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Genesis 29:13

What does Genesis 29:13 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 29:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Laban, hearing news of Jacob, his sister's son, came running, and took Jacob in his arms, and kissing him, made him come into his house. And Jacob gave him news of everything.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it cometh to pass, when Laban heareth the report of Jacob his sister's son, that he runneth to meet him, and embraceth him, and kisseth him, and bringeth him in unto his house; and he recounteth to Laban all these things,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Who, when he heard that Jacob his sister's son was come, ran forth to meet him: and embracing him, and heartily kissing him, brought him into his house. And when he had heard the causes of his journey,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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.

Context

v.12And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father’s brother, and that he was Rebekah’s son: and she ran and told her father.

v.13This passage

v.14And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 7:45

    Thou gavest me no kiss: but she, since the time I came in, hath not ceased to kiss my feet.

  • Colossians 4:5

    Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

  • Genesis 45:15

    And he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.

  • Genesis 24:29

    And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the fountain.

  • Exodus 18:7

    And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and did obeisance, and kissed him: and they asked each other of their welfare; and they came into the tent.

  • Exodus 4:27

    And Jehovah said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mountain of God, and kissed him.

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