Genesis 30:29 asv — And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me.

American Standard Version

"And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me. "

— Genesis 30:29, American Standard Version

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Genesis 30 — Context

26

Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service wherewith I have served thee.

27

And Laban said unto him, If now I have found favor in thine eyes, tarry: for I have divined that Jehovah hath blessed me for thy sake.

28

And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it.

29

And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me.

30

For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it hath increased unto a multitude; and Jehovah hath blessed thee whithersoever I turned: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?

31

And he said, What shall I give thee? And Jacob said, Thou shalt not give me aught: if thou wilt do this thing for me, I will again feed thy flock and keep it.

32

I will pass through all thy flock to-day, removing from thence every speckled and spotted one, and every black one among the sheep, and the spotted and speckled among the goats: and of such shall be my hire.

Genesis 30:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 30:29 say?
Genesis 30:29 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me. ”
Where is Genesis 30:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 30:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 30, verse 29.
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 30:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 30:29 in?
Genesis 30:29 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 30:29?
Genesis 30:29 reads (ASV): “And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle have fared with me. ” 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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