Genesis 31:18 net — He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Th…

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"He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Then he set out toward the land of Canaan to return to his father Isaac."

— Genesis 31:18, NET Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

15

Hasn’t he treated us like foreigners? He not only sold us, but completely wasted the money paid for us!

16

Surely all the wealth that God snatched away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So now do everything God has told you.”

17

So Jacob immediately put his children and his wives on the camels.

18

He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Then he set out toward the land of Canaan to return to his father Isaac.

19

While Laban had gone to shear his sheep, Rachel stole the household idols that belonged to her father.

20

Jacob also deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was leaving.

21

He left with all he owned. He quickly crossed the Euphrates River and headed for the hill country of Gilead.

Genesis 31:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:18 say?
Genesis 31:18 in the NET Bible reads: “He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Then he set out toward the land of Canaan to return to his father Isaac.”
Where is Genesis 31:18 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 18.
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 31:18.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:18 in?
Genesis 31:18 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 31:18?
Genesis 31:18 reads (NET): “He took away all the livestock he had acquired in Paddan Aram and all his moveable property that he had accumulated. Then he set out toward the land of Canaan to return to his father Isaac.” 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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