Genesis 29:1
“Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.”
Genesis 29:1 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Then Jacob went on in his journey, and came into the east country.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob continued his journey, and went into the land of the children of the east.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And Jacob lifteth up his feet, and goeth towards the land of the sons of the east;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob continued on his journey and arrived in the land of the people from the east.
Context: Genesis 29
1Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.
2And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.
3And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place.
About Genesis 29: Jacob Meets Rachel
Jacob works for seven years to marry Leah, but is deceived by her father Laban and marries Rachel as well. He works for another seven years to be able to marry Rachel.
Commentary
Genesis 29 is the story of Jacob's journey to Haran to find a wife. After a long journey, he arrives at a well and meets Rachel, the daughter of Laban, his mother's brother. Jacob falls in love with Rachel and agrees to work for Laban for seven years in exchange for her hand in marriage.