Genesis 28:8 cpdv — having evidence also that his father did not look with favor upon the daughters of Canaan,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"having evidence also that his father did not look with favor upon the daughters of Canaan, "

— Genesis 28:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 28 — Context

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And when Isaac had dismissed him, setting out, he went to Mesopotamia of Syria, to Laban, the son of Bethuel, the Syrian, the brother to Rebekah, his mother.

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But Esau, seeing that his father had blessed Jacob and had sent him into Mesopotamia of Syria, to take a wife from there, and that, after the blessing, he had instructed him, saying: ‘You shall not accept a wife from the daughters of Canaan,’

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and that Jacob, obeying his parents, had gone into Syria,

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having evidence also that his father did not look with favor upon the daughters of Canaan,

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he went to Ishmael, and he took as a wife, beside those he had before, Mahalath, the daughter of Ishmael, Abraham’s son, the sister of Nebaioth.

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Meanwhile Jacob, having departed from Beersheba, continued on to Haran.

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And when he had arrived at a certain place, where he would rest after the setting of the sun, he took some of the stones that lay there, and placing them under his head, he slept in the same place.

Genesis 28:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 28:8 say?
Genesis 28:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “having evidence also that his father did not look with favor upon the daughters of Canaan, ”
Where is Genesis 28:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 28:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 28, verse 8.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 28:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 28:8 in?
Genesis 28:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 28:8?
Genesis 28:8 reads (CPDV): “having evidence also that his father did not look with favor upon the daughters of Canaan, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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