Genesis 30:36

And he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob: and Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 30:36

BSB

Then he put a three-day journey between himself and Jacob, while Jacob was shepherding the rest of Laban's flocks.

AKJV

And he set three days' journey between himself and Jacob: and Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.

CPDV

And he established a distance of three days journey between himself and his son-in-law, who pastured the remainder of his flock.

ERV

and he set three days' journey betwixt himself and Jacob: and Jacob fed the rest of Laban's flocks.

NHEB

He set three days' journey between himself and Jacob, and Jacob pastured the rest of Laban's flocks.

SMT

And he will set a way of three days between him and between Jacob; and Jacob fed Laban's sheep the rest.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 30:36

AndhesetH7760Verb threeH7969Noun days'H3117Noun Masculine journeyH1870Noun MasculinebetwixthimselfandJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineandJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine fedH7462VerbtherestH3498VerbofLaban'sH3837 flocksH6629Noun Feminine

Commentary for Genesis 30:36

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Genesis 30:36

Summary

Physical distance created between Laban and Jacob's herds

Place

Padanaram

Event

Laban separates flocks

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC