Keraia
Genesis 30

Genesis 30:35

Jacob Prospers · Genesis 30:25–43
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Translations

Modern
That very day Laban removed all the streaked or spotted male goats and every speckled or spotted female goat—every one that had any white on it—and every dark-colored lamb, and he placed them under the care of his sons.
Traditional
And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, and every one that had some white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave them into the hand of his sons.
Literal
And that day he removed the male goats that were striped and spotted, and all the female goats that were speckled and spotted, every one that had white in it, and all the brown among the lambs, and he gave them into the hand of his sons.
Latin
Et separavit in die illa capras, et oves, et hircos, et arietes varios, atque maculosos: cunctum autem gregem unicolorem, id est albi et nigri velleris, tradidit in manu filiorum suorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
That very day Laban removed all the streaked or spotted male goats and every speckled or spotted female goat—every one that had any white on it—and every dark-colored lamb, and he placed them under the care of his sons.

Notes

Genesis 30:34–36

  • Laban said he agreed with Jacob’s plan, but he tried to prevent Jacob from gaining wealth by removing animals from the flock that would fulfill the agreement.

  • Laban's deception with the goats is similar to Jacob's deception with Esau (compare 27:9; see study note on 29:14–30).

Genesis 29:1–31:55

  • These chapters describe how God fulfilled his promise by greatly blessing Jacob with a family and possessions. God also disciplined Jacob, leaving him to struggle with Laban for many years. Laban was Jacob’s match in deception, and thus a means of correction.

  • The story of Jacob and Laban is similar to Israel's later stay in Egypt. Jacob struggled while serving his uncle but finally emerged with a large family (the founders of the 12 tribes) and great wealth. In Egypt, the Israelites suffered under their oppressors, but they also flourished, becoming a great nation of 12 large tribes and escaping with great riches.

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Arameans Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cattle Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Jacob Maid, Maiden Mandrake Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the White

Topics

Animals: Facts About Breeding Covetousness in Defrauding Laban of his Flocks and Herds Craftiness in Management of Laban's Flocks and Herds Dishonesty: Jacob Gains from Laban's Flocks by Skillful Manipulation Jacob: Sharp Practice of, with the Flocks and Herds of Laban Laban: Jacob Becomes his Servant Sheep: Also: Jacob's Management of