Devine Scripture

Genesis 31:4

What does Genesis 31:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Genesis 31:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Jacob sent for Rachel and Leah to come to him in the field among his flock.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Jacob sendeth and calleth for Rachel and for Leah to the field unto his flock;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

He sent, and called Rachel and Lia into the field, where he fed the flocks,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the fields to his flock,

Context

v.3And Jehovah said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.

v.4This passage

v.5and said unto them, I see your father’s countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me.

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.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Genesis 31:4.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary