Genesis 29:9

And while he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep: for she kept them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 29:9

BSB

While he was still speaking with them, Rachel arrived with her father's sheep, for she was a shepherdess.

AKJV

And while he yet spoke with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them.

CPDV

They were still speaking, and behold, Rachel arrived with her father's sheep; for she pastured the flock.

ERV

While he yet spake with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep; for she kept them.

NHEB

While he was yet speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she was tending them.

SMT

He yet speaking to them, and Rachel came with the sheep were to her father; for she fed them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 29:9

AndwhileheyetH5750 spakeH1696VerbwiththemRachelH7354Proper Name Feminine cameH935Verbwithherfather'sH1Noun Masculine sheepH6629Noun FeminineforshekeptthemH7462Verb

Commentary for Genesis 29:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 29:9

Summary

Rachel arrives with her father's flock

Event

Rachel arrives at well

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC