Genesis 30:43

Translations

Modern

Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.

Traditional

And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses.

Literal

And the man burst forth greatly, greatly, and he had to him many flocks, and maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.

Latin

Ditatusque est homo ultra modum, et habuit greges multos, ancillas et servos, camelos et asinos.

Original

Hebrew

English

Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys.

Notes

Genesis 30:43

Jacob became very wealthy, in fulfillment of God’s promises to him (27:28; 28:13–15).

Genesis 30:37–43

God blessed Jacob even though Laban was deceitful. Jacob cleverly used selective breeding to grow his flock. He followed the traditional belief that peeled sticks could affect the type of animals born.

The peeled branches seemed to help his animals produce streaked and spotted offspring. Jacob later admitted that God had helped him succeed (31:7–12). Jacob ended up with stronger animals, while Laban got the weaker ones (30:41–42).

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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Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?”
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…and he became richer and richer, until he was exceedingly wealthy.
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Genesis 33:11
Please accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.
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Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”
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I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.
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Genesis 31:42
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And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.
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They will not gather wood from the countryside or cut it from the forests, for they will use the weapons for fuel. They will loot those who looted them and plunder those who plundered them, declares the Lord GOD.

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Topics

Animals: Facts About Breeding Camel: Herds of Contracts: Violated 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 Laban: Outwitted by Jacob The Camel: A Part of Patriarchal Wealth the Domestic Donkey: Formed a Part of Patriarchal Wealth Worldliness: Jacob

Genesis 30:43

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