Genesis 29:13 nasb — So when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him and brought…

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"So when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Then he related to Laban all these things."

— Genesis 29:13, NASB

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Genesis 29 — Context

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When Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother's brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother's brother, Jacob went up and rolled the stone from the mouth of the well and watered the flock of Laban his mother's brother.

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Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted his voice and wept.

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Jacob told Rachel that he was a relative of her father and that he was Rebekah's son, and she ran and told her father.

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So when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Then he related to Laban all these things.

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Laban said to him, "Surely you are my bone and my flesh." And he stayed with him a month.

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Then Laban said to Jacob, "Because you are my relative, should you therefore serve me for nothing? Tell me, what shall your wages be?"

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Now Laban had two daughters; the name of the older was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

Genesis 29:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:13 say?
Genesis 29:13 in the NASB reads: “So when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Then he related to Laban all these things.”
Where is Genesis 29:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 13.
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 29:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:13 in?
Genesis 29:13 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 29:13?
Genesis 29:13 reads (NASB): “So when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, and embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Then he related to Laban all these things.” 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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