Genesis 31:37 bbe — Now that you have made search through all my goods, what have you seen which is yours? Make it clear now before my peop…

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"Now that you have made search through all my goods, what have you seen which is yours? Make it clear now before my people and your people, so that they may be judges between us."

— Genesis 31:37, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 31 — Context

34

Now Rachel had taken the images, and had put them in the camels' basket, and was seated on them. And Laban, searching through all the tent, did not come across them.

35

And she said to her father, Let not my lord be angry because I do not get up before you, for I am in the common condition of women. And with all his searching, he did not come across the images.

36

Then Jacob was angry with Laban, and said, What crime or sin have I done that you have come after me with such passion?

37

Now that you have made search through all my goods, what have you seen which is yours? Make it clear now before my people and your people, so that they may be judges between us.

38

These twenty years I have been with you; your sheep and your goats have had young without loss, not one of your he-goats have I taken for food.

39

Anything which was wounded by beasts I did not take to you, but myself made up for the loss of it; you made me responsible for whatever was taken by thieves, by day or by night.

40

This was my condition, wasted by heat in the day and by the bitter cold at night; and sleep went from my eyes.

Genesis 31:37 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:37 say?
Genesis 31:37 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now that you have made search through all my goods, what have you seen which is yours? Make it clear now before my people and your people, so that they may be judges between us.”
Where is Genesis 31:37 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:37 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 37.
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 31:37.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:37 in?
Genesis 31:37 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 31:37?
Genesis 31:37 reads (BBE): “Now that you have made search through all my goods, what have you seen which is yours? Make it clear now before my people and your people, so that they may be judges between us.” 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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