Genesis 31:29 net — I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night,‘Be careful that you neither bless nor c…

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"I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night,‘Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.’"

— Genesis 31:29, NET Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

26

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

27

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?

28

You didn’t even allow me to kiss my daughters and my grandchildren goodbye. You have acted foolishly!

29

I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night,‘Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.’

30

Now I understand that you have gone away because you longed desperately for your father’s house. Yet why did you steal my gods?”

31

“I left secretly because I was afraid!” Jacob replied to Laban.“I thought you might take your daughters away from me by force.

32

Whoever has taken your gods will be put to death! In the presence of our relatives identify whatever is yours and take it.”(Now Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.)

Genesis 31:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:29 say?
Genesis 31:29 in the NET Bible reads: “I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night,‘Be careful that you neither bless nor curse Jacob.’”
Where is Genesis 31:29 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 29.
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 31:29.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:29 in?
Genesis 31:29 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 31:29?
Genesis 31:29 reads (NET): “I have the power to do you harm, but the God of your father told me last night,‘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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