Genesis 31:5
“And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.”
Genesis 31:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And said to them: I see your father's countenance is not towards me as yesterday and the other day: but the God of my father hath been with me.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me.
- DARBYDarby
- and said to them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as previously; but the God of my father has been with me.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and said to them, I see the expression on your father's face, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and saith to them, 'I am beholding your father's face ; that it is not towards me as heretofore, and the God of my father hath been with me,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- He said to them, "I see that your father's attitude toward me is not as it was before, but the God of my father has been with me."
Context: Genesis 31
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,
5And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.
6And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.
7And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
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.