Genesis 31:1 bbe — Now it came to the ears of Jacob that Laban's sons were saying, Jacob has taken away all our father's property, and in…
Bible in Basic English
"Now it came to the ears of Jacob that Laban's sons were saying, Jacob has taken away all our father's property, and in this way he has got all this wealth."
“And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father’s; and of that which was our father’s hath he gotten all this glory. ”
Now it came to the ears of Jacob that Laban's sons were saying, Jacob has taken away all our father's property, and in this way he has got all this wealth.
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And Jacob saw that Laban's feeling for him was no longer what it had been before.
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Then the Lord said to Jacob, Go back to the land of your fathers, and to your relations, and I will be with you.
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And Jacob sent for Rachel and Leah to come to him in the field among his flock.
Genesis 31:1 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Genesis 31:1 say?
Genesis 31:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now it came to the ears of Jacob that Laban's sons were saying, Jacob has taken away all our father's property, and in this way he has got all this wealth.”
Where is Genesis 31:1 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 1.
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 31:1.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:1 in?
Genesis 31:1 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 31:1?
Genesis 31:1 reads (BBE): “Now it came to the ears of Jacob that Laban's sons were saying, Jacob has taken away all our father's property, and in this way he has got all this wealth.” 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.