Genesis 29:8 cpdv — They responded, “We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the w…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They responded, “We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the well, so that we may water the flocks.” "

— Genesis 29:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 29 — Context

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And questioning them, he said, “Do you know Laban, the son of Nahor?” They said, “We know him.”

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He said, “Is he well?” “He is very well,” they said. “And behold, his daughter Rachel approaches with his flock.”

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And Jacob said, “There is still much daylight remaining, and it is not time to return the flocks to the sheepfold. Give the sheep to drink first, and then lead them back to pasture.”

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They responded, “We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the well, so that we may water the flocks.”

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They were still speaking, and behold, Rachel arrived with her father’s sheep; for she pastured the flock.

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When Jacob had seen her, and he realized that she was his maternal first cousin, and that these were the sheep of his uncle Laban, he removed the stone which closed the well.

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And having watered the flock, he kissed her. And lifting up his voice, he wept.

Genesis 29:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:8 say?
Genesis 29:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They responded, “We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the well, so that we may water the flocks.” ”
Where is Genesis 29:8 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 8.
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 29:8.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:8 in?
Genesis 29:8 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 29:8?
Genesis 29:8 reads (CPDV): “They responded, “We cannot, until all the animals are gathered together and we remove the stone from the mouth of the well, so that we may water the flocks.” ” 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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