Genesis 31:16 Parallel Translations

Certainly, all the wealth that God took away from our father belongs to us and our children. Now do whatever God has told you."(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

For the wealth which God has taken from him is ours and our children's; so now, whatever God has said to you, do.

DBY:

For all the wealth that God has taken from our father is ours and our children's; and now whatever God has said to thee do.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.'

WBS:

For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then whatever God hath said to thee, do.

WEB:

For all the riches which God has taken away from our father, that is ours and our children's. Now then, whatever God has said to you, do."

YLT:

for all the wealth which God hath taken away from our father, it is ours, and our children's; and now, all that God hath said unto thee -- do.'

Genesis 31:16 Cross References

XREF:

Genesis 31:15 "Are we not reckoned by him as foreigners? For he has sold us, and has also entirely consumed our purchase price.

Genesis 31:17 Then Jacob arose and put his children and his wives upon camels; (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

31:16 Whereas Jacob looked upon the wealth which God had passed over from Laban to him as his wages, they look upon it as their portions; so that both ways God forced Laban to pay his debts, both to his servant and to his daughters.

MHC:

31:1-21 The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while (what are called) the great events of states and kingdoms at that period, are not mentioned. The Bible teaches people the common duties of life, how to serve God, how to enjoy the blessings he bestows, and to do good in the various stations and duties of life. Selfish men consider themselves robbed of all that goes past them, and covetousness will even swallow up natural affection. Men's overvaluing worldly wealth is that error which is the root of covetousness, envy, and all evil. The men of the world stand in each other's way, and every one seems to be taking away from the rest; hence discontent, envy, and discord. But there are possessions that will suffice for all; happy they who seek them in the first place. In all our removals we should have respect to the command and promise of God. If He be with us, we need not fear. The perils which surround us are so many, that nothing else can really encourage our hearts. To remember favoured seasons of communion with God, is very refreshing when in difficulties; and we should often recollect our vows, that we fail not to fulfil them.

CONC:

Belongs Children's Ours Property Riches Surely Wealth Whatever Whatsoever

Belongs Children Children's Ours Property Riches Surely Wealth Whatever Whatsoever

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