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Genesis 31:26 bbe — And Laban said to Jacob, Why did you go away secretly, taking my daughters away like prisoners of war?

Bible in Basic English

"And Laban said to Jacob, Why did you go away secretly, taking my daughters away like prisoners of war?"

— Genesis 31:26, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 31 — Context

23

And taking the men of his family with him, he went after him for seven days and overtook him in the hill-country of Gilead.

24

Then God came to Laban in a dream by night, and said to him, Take care that you say nothing good or bad to Jacob.

25

Now when Laban overtook him, Jacob had put up his tent in the hill-country; and Laban and his brothers put up their tents in the hill-country of Gilead.

26

And Laban said to Jacob, Why did you go away secretly, taking my daughters away like prisoners of war?

27

Why did you make a secret of your flight, not giving me word of it, so that I might have sent you away with joy and songs, with melody and music?

28

You did not even let me give a kiss to my sons and my daughters. This was a foolish thing to do.

29

It is in my power to do you damage: but the God of your father came to me this night, saying, Take care that you say nothing good or bad to Jacob.

Genesis 31:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:26 say?
Genesis 31:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Laban said to Jacob, Why did you go away secretly, taking my daughters away like prisoners of war?”
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 (BBE): “And Laban said to Jacob, Why did you go away secretly, taking my daughters away like prisoners of war?” 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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