Genesis 31:19

And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:19

BSB

Now while Laban was out shearing his sheep, Rachel stole her father's household idols.

AKJV

And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.

CPDV

At that time, Laban had gone to shear the sheep, and so Rachel stole her father's idols.

ERV

Now Laban was gone to shear his sheep: and Rachel stole the teraphim that were her father's.

NHEB

Now Laban had gone to shear his sheep, and Rachel stole the idols that belonged to her father.

SMT

And Laban went to shear his sheep; and Rachel will steal the family gods which were to her father.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:19

AndLabanH3837 wentH1980VerbtoshearH1494VerbhissheepH6629Noun FeminineandRachelH7354Proper Name FemininehadstolenH1589VerbtheimagesH8655Noun Masculinethatwereherfather'sH1Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 31:19

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

Overview of Genesis 31:19

Summary

Rachel secretly takes father's idols

Place

Padanaram

Event

Rachel steals household idols

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC