Genesis 31:24 net — But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and warned him,“Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob…

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"But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and warned him,“Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.”"

— Genesis 31:24, NET Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

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

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Three days later Laban discovered Jacob had left.

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So he took his relatives with him and pursued Jacob for seven days. He caught up with him in the hill country of Gilead.

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But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and warned him,“Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.”

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Laban overtook Jacob, and when Jacob pitched his tent in the hill country of Gilead, Laban and his relatives set up camp there too.

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“What have you done?” Laban demanded of Jacob.“You’ve deceived me and carried away my daughters as if they were captives of war!

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Why did you run away secretly and deceive me? Why didn’t you tell me so I could send you off with a celebration complete with singing, tambourines, and harps?

Genesis 31:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:24 say?
Genesis 31:24 in the NET Bible reads: “But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and warned him,“Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.””
Where is Genesis 31:24 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 24.
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 31:24.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:24 in?
Genesis 31:24 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 31:24?
Genesis 31:24 reads (NET): “But God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream at night and warned him,“Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.”” 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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