Genesis 31:19 kjv — And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father’s.

King James Version

"And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father’s."

— Genesis 31:19, King James Version

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Genesis 31 — Context

16

For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children’s: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.

17

Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;

18

And he carried away all his cattle, and all his goods which he had gotten, the cattle of his getting, which he had gotten in Padan–aram, for to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan.

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And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father’s.

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And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.

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So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

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And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

Genesis 31:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:19 say?
Genesis 31:19 in the King James Version reads: “And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father’s.”
Where is Genesis 31:19 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 19.
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 31:19.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:19 in?
Genesis 31:19 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 31:19?
Genesis 31:19 reads (KJV): “And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father’s.” 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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