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Genesis 29:2

Genesis 29:1 asv — Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.

American Standard Version

"Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east. "

— Genesis 29:1, American Standard Version

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Genesis 29 — Context

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Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.

2

And he looked, and, behold, a well in the field, and, lo, three flocks of sheep lying there by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and the stone upon the well’s mouth was great.

3

And 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 its place.

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And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence are ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.

Genesis 29:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:1 say?
Genesis 29:1 in the American Standard Version reads: “Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east. ”
Where is Genesis 29:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 1.
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 29:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:1 in?
Genesis 29:1 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 29:1?
Genesis 29:1 reads (ASV): “Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east. ” 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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