Genesis 31:28
What does Genesis 31:28 mean?
A plain-English look at Genesis 31:28 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000and didst not suffer me to kiss my sons and my daughters? now hast thou done foolishly.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901and didst not suffer me to kiss my sons and my daughters? now hast thou done foolishly.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949You did not even let me give a kiss to my sons and my daughters. This was a foolish thing to do.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? --now thou hast acted foolishly in doing <FI>so<Fi> ;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Thou hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and daughters; thou hast done foolishly; and now indeed,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890and hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? Now thou hast acted foolishly.
Context
v.27Wherefore didst thou flee secretly, and steal away from me, and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth and with songs, with tabret and with harp;
v.28This passage
v.29It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take heed to thyself that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 31:3
And Jehovah said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
- Ruth 1:9
Jehovah grant you that ye may find rest, each of you in the house of her husband. Then she kissed them, and they lifted up their voice, and wept.
- 1 Corinthians 2:14
Now the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him; and he cannot know them, because they are spiritually judged.
- Acts 20:37
And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck and kissed him,
- Genesis 31:55
And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.
- 2 Chronicles 16:9
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Genesis 31
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Genesis 31.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Body Image
Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made by God, and these scriptures help us to see ourselves through His eyes.
Topic
Bible Verses About God’s Calling
Explore what it means to be called by God, whether to salvation, service, or a particular purpose in life.
Topic
Bible Verses About Community
The Bible emphasizes the importance of community as a reflection of God's design for humanity and a source of strength and growth
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Alone
When no one seems to see you — verses for the One who does.
Verses for
Bible Verses for When You Feel Forgotten by God
When the prayers feel one-sided — verses for the quiet seasons.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Praying for Pregnancy
Verses for the long wait of trying to conceive.