Genesis 31:3 web — Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you."

World English Bible

"Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you.""

— Genesis 31:3, World English Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

1

He heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, "Jacob has taken away all that was our father's. From that which was our father's, has he gotten all this wealth."

2

Jacob saw the expression on Laban's face, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

3

Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you."

4

Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field to his flock,

5

and said to them, "I see the expression on your father's face, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me.

6

You know that I have served your father with all of my strength.

Genesis 31:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:3 say?
Genesis 31:3 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you."”
Where is Genesis 31:3 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 3.
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 31:3.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:3 in?
Genesis 31:3 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 31:3?
Genesis 31:3 reads (WEB): “Yahweh said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you."” 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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