Genesis 29:9 kjv — And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them.

King James Version

"And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them."

— Genesis 29:9, King James Version

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Genesis 29 — Context

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And he said unto them, Is he well? And they said, He is well: and, behold, Rachel his daughter cometh with the sheep.

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And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.

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And they said, We cannot, until all the flocks be gathered together, and till they roll the stone from the well’s mouth; then we water the sheep.

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And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them.

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And it came to pass, when Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban his mother’s brother, and the sheep of Laban his mother’s brother, that Jacob went near, and rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the flock of Laban his mother’s brother.

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And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.

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And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father’s brother, and that he was Rebekah’s son: and she ran and told her father.

Genesis 29:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 29:9 say?
Genesis 29:9 in the King James Version reads: “And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them.”
Where is Genesis 29:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 29:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 29, verse 9.
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 29:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 29:9 in?
Genesis 29:9 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 29:9?
Genesis 29:9 reads (KJV): “And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father’s sheep: for she kept them.” 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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