Genesis 29:4

And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 29:4

BSB
"My brothers," Jacob asked the shepherds, "where are you from?" "We are from Haran," they answered.
AKJV
And Jacob said to them, My brothers, from where be you? And they said, Of Haran are we.
CPDV
And he said to the shepherds, "Brothers, where are you from?" And they answered. "From Haran."
ERV
And Jacob said unto them, My brethren, whence be ye? And they said, Of Haran are we.
NHEB
Jacob said to them, "My brothers, where are you from?" They said, "We are from Haran."
SMT
And Jacob will say to them, My brethren, whence are ye? and they will say, We are from Haran.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:4

AndJacobH3290Proper Name MasculinesaidH559VerbuntothemMybrethrenH251Noun MasculinewhenceH370beyeAndtheysaidH559VerbOfHaranH2771arewe

Commentary for Genesis 29:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 29:4
Summary
Jacob inquires about shepherds' origin
Event
Jacob questions shepherds
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative