Genesis 29:4 nasb — Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" And they said, "We are from Haran."

NASB

"Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" And they said, "We are from Haran.""

— Genesis 29:4, NASB

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Genesis 29 — Context

1

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

2

He looked, and saw a well in the field, and behold, three flocks of sheep were lying there beside it, for from that well they watered the flocks. Now the stone on the mouth of the well was large.

3

When all the flocks were gathered there, they would then roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the mouth of the well.

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Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" And they said, "We are from Haran."

5

He said to them, "Do you know Laban the son of Nahor?" And they said, "We know him."

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And he said to them, "Is it well with him?" And they said, "It is well, and here is Rachel his daughter coming with the sheep."

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He said, "Behold, it is still high day; it is not time for the livestock to be gathered. Water the sheep, and go, pasture them."

Genesis 29:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:4 say?
Genesis 29:4 in the NASB reads: “Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" And they said, "We are from Haran."”
Where is Genesis 29:4 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 4.
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 29:4.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:4 in?
Genesis 29:4 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 29:4?
Genesis 29:4 reads (NASB): “Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" And they said, "We are from Haran."” 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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