Genesis 31:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.””
A short, plain-language explanation of Genesis 31:16 goes here — the kind of answer a reader (or an AI assistant) can quote in one breath. Original meaning coming soon.
“Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children’s: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.”
King James Version · Public Domain“For all the riches which God hath taken away from our father, that is ours and our children’s: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“for all the wealth which God hath taken away from our father, it <FI>is<Fi> ours, and our children's; and now, all that God hath said unto thee--do.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 31:16 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 30:35That very day Laban removed all the streaked or spotted male goats and every speckled or spotted female goat—every one that had any white on it—and every dark-colored lamb, and he placed them under the care of his sons.
- Genesis 31:9Thus God has taken away your father’s livestock and given them to me.
- Genesis 32:14200 female goats, 20 male goats, 200 ewes, 20 rams,
- Psalms 45:10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
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