Genesis 30:27 bbe — And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to…

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"And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to me because of you."

— Genesis 30:27, Bible in Basic English

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“And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake.”
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Genesis 30 — Context

And she gave him the name Joseph, saying, May the Lord give me another son.

Now after the birth of Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, Let me go away to my place and my country.

Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have been your servant, and let me go: for you have knowledge of all the work I have done for you.

And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to me because of you.

Say then what your payment is to be and I will give it.

Then Jacob said, You have seen what I have done for you, and how your cattle have done well under my care.

For before I came you had little, and it has been greatly increased; and the Lord has given you a blessing in everything I have done; but when am I to do something for my family?

Genesis 30:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:27 say?

Genesis 30:27 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to me because of you.”

Where is Genesis 30:27 in the Bible?

Genesis 30:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 27.

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 30:27.

What translation should I read Genesis 30:27 in?

Genesis 30:27 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 30:27?

Genesis 30:27 reads (BBE): “And Laban said, If you will let me say so, do not go away; for I have seen by the signs that the Lord has been good to me because of you.” 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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