Genesis 31:20
“And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.”
Genesis 31:20 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And Jacob would not confess to his father in law that he was flying away.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
- DARBYDarby
- And Jacob deceived Laban the Syrian, in that he did not tell him that he fled.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Jacob deceived Laban the Syrian, in that he didn't tell him that he was running away.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and Jacob deceiveth the heart of Laban the Aramaean, because he hath not declared to him that he is fleeing;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was leaving.
Context: Genesis 31
18And he carried away all his cattle, and all his goods which he had gotten, the cattle of his getting, which he had gotten in Padanaram, for to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan.
19And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.
20And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
21So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.
22And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
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.