Genesis 31:2
“And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.”
Genesis 31:2 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And perceiving also that Laban's countenance was not towards him as yesterday and the other day,
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as beforetime.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and behold, it was not toward him as previously.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jacob saw the expression on Laban's face, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Jacob seeth the face of Laban, and lo, it is not with him as heretofore.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob noticed that Laban's attitude toward him had changed; it was not as friendly as before.
Context: Genesis 31
1And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.
2And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
3And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
4And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,
About Genesis 31: Jacob's Flight from Laban
Jacob runs away from Laban with his family and possessions. Laban pursues him but they make a covenant and part as friends.
Commentary
Genesis 31 is the story of Jacob's return to his homeland of Canaan after a long period of exile in the land of Laban. After a long and difficult journey, Jacob is reunited with his family and is welcomed back with open arms.