Genesis 29:6 net — “Is he well?” Jacob asked. They replied,“He is well. Now look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep.”

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"“Is he well?” Jacob asked. They replied,“He is well. Now look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep.”"

— Genesis 29:6, NET Bible

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Genesis 29 — Context

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When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone off the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would put the stone back in its place over the well’s mouth.

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Jacob asked them,“My brothers, where are you from?” They replied,“We’re from Haran.”

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So he said to them,“Do you know Laban, the grandson of Nahor?”“We know him,” they said.

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“Is he well?” Jacob asked. They replied,“He is well. Now look, here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep.”

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Then Jacob said,“Since it is still the middle of the day, it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. You should water the sheep and then go and let them graze some more.”

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“We can’t,” they said,“until all the flocks are gathered and the stone is rolled off the mouth of the well. Then we water the sheep.”

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While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father’s sheep, for she was tending them.

Genesis 29:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:6 say?
Genesis 29:6 in the NET Bible reads: ““Is he well?” Jacob asked. They replied,“He is well. Now look, here comes his daughter Rachel 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 (NET): ““Is he well?” Jacob asked. They replied,“He is well. Now look, here comes his daughter Rachel 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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