Genesis 31:20 nasb — And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing.

NASB

"And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing."

— Genesis 31:20, NASB

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Genesis 31 — Context

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Then Jacob arose and put his children and his wives upon camels;

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and he drove away all his livestock and all his property which he had gathered, his acquired livestock which he had gathered in Paddan-aram, to go to the land of Canaan to his father Isaac.

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When Laban had gone to shear his flock, then Rachel stole the household idols that were her father's.

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And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing.

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So he fled with all that he had; and he arose and crossed the Euphrates River, and set his face toward the hill country of Gilead.

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When it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob had fled,

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then he took his kinsmen with him and pursued him a distance of seven days' journey, and he overtook him in the hill country of Gilead.

Genesis 31:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:20 say?
Genesis 31:20 in the NASB reads: “And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing.”
Where is Genesis 31:20 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 20.
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 31:20.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:20 in?
Genesis 31:20 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 31:20?
Genesis 31:20 reads (NASB): “And Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was fleeing.” 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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