Genesis 31:29 web — It is in the power of my hand to hurt you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Take heed to you…

World English Bible

"It is in the power of my hand to hurt you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Take heed to yourself that you don't speak to Jacob either good or bad.'"

— Genesis 31:29, World English Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

26

Laban said to Jacob, "What have you done, that you have deceived me, and carried away my daughters like captives of the sword?

27

Why did you flee secretly, and deceive me, and didn't tell me, that I might have sent you away with mirth and with songs, with tambourine and with harp;

28

and didn't allow me to kiss my sons and my daughters? Now have you done foolishly.

29

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

30

Now, you want to be gone, because you greatly longed for your father's house, but why have you stolen my gods?"

31

Jacob answered Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I said, 'Lest you should take your daughters from me by force.'

32

Anyone you find your gods with shall not live. Before our relatives, discern what is yours with me, and take it." For Jacob didn't 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 World English Bible reads: “It is in the power of my hand to hurt you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Take heed to yourself that you don't speak to Jacob either good or bad.'”
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 (WEB): “It is in the power of my hand to hurt you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Take heed to yourself that you don't speak to Jacob either good or bad.'” 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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