Genesis 29:7

And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 29:7

BSB
"Look," said Jacob, "it is still broad daylight; it is not yet time to gather the livestock. Water the sheep and take them back to pasture."
AKJV
And he said, See, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water you the sheep, and go and feed them.
CPDV
And Jacob said, "There is still much daylight remaining, and it is not time to return the flocks to the sheepfold. Give the sheep to drink first, and then lead them back to pasture."
ERV
And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.
NHEB
He said, "Look, it is still the middle of the day, not time to gather the livestock together. Water the sheep, and go, pasture them."
SMT
And he will say, Behold, yet the day great, not the time of gathering the cattle; water ye the sheep, and go feed.

Commentary for Genesis 29:7

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Overview of Genesis 29:7
Summary
Jacob suggests shepherds water flocks earlier
Event
Jacob advises on work timing
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative