Genesis 30:27

And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:27

BSB

But Laban replied, "If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you."

AKJV

And Laban said to him, I pray you, if I have found favor in your eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD has blessed me for your sake.

CPDV

Laban said to him: "May I find grace in your sight. I have learned by experience that God has blessed me because of you.

ERV

And Laban said unto him, If now I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have divined that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.

NHEB

Laban said to him, "If now I have found favor in your eyes, stay here, for I have learned by divination that God has blessed me for your sake."

SMT

And Laban will say to him, If now I found grace in thine eyes, I prognosticated, and Jehovah will praise me because of thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:27

AndLabanH3837 saidH559VerbuntohimIpraytheeifIhavefoundH4672Verb favourH2580Noun MasculineinthineeyesH5869NountarryforIhavelearnedbyexperienceH5172VerbthattheLORDH3068Proper NamehathblessedH1288VerbmeforthysakeH1558Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 30:27

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

Overview of Genesis 30:27

Summary

Laban appeals for Jacob to remain citing divine blessing

Event

Laban requests Jacob stay

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC