Genesis 29:6 bbe — And he said to them, Is he well? And they said, He is well, and here is Rachel his daughter coming with the sheep.

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

— Genesis 29:6, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 29 — Context

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And all the flocks would come together there, and when the stone had been rolled away, they would give the sheep water, and put the stone back again in its place on the mouth of the water-hole.

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Then Jacob said to the herdmen, My brothers, where do you come from? And they said, From Haran.

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And he said to them, Have you any knowledge of Laban, the son of Nahor? And they said, We have.

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

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Then Jacob said, The sun is still high and it is not time to get the cattle together: get water for the sheep and go and give them their food.

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And they said, We are not able to do so till all the flocks have come together and the stone has been rolled away from the mouth of the water-hole; then we will get water for the sheep.

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While he was still talking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she took care of them.

Genesis 29:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:6 say?
Genesis 29:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said to them, Is he well? And they said, He is well, and here is Rachel his daughter coming with the sheep.”
Where is Genesis 29:6 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 6.
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 29:6.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:6 in?
Genesis 29:6 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 29:6?
Genesis 29:6 reads (BBE): “And he said to them, Is he well? And they said, He is well, and here is Rachel his daughter coming with the sheep.” 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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