Genesis 31:26 akjv — And Laban said to Jacob, What have you done, that you have stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, a…

American King James Version

"And Laban said to Jacob, What have you done, that you have stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword? "

— Genesis 31:26, American King James Version

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Genesis 31 — Context

23

And he took his brothers with him, and pursued after him seven days’ journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.

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And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said to him, Take heed that you speak not to Jacob either good or bad. ¶

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Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brothers pitched in the mount of Gilead.

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And Laban said to Jacob, What have you done, that you have stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?

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Why did you flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and did not tell me, that I might have sent you away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?

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And have not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? you have now done foolishly in so doing.

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It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, Take you heed that you speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

Genesis 31:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:26 say?
Genesis 31:26 in the American King James Version reads: “And Laban said to Jacob, What have you done, that you have stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword? ”
Where is Genesis 31:26 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 26.
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 31:26.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:26 in?
Genesis 31:26 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 31:26?
Genesis 31:26 reads (AKJV): “And Laban said to Jacob, What have you done, that you have stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword? ” 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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