Genesis 31:2

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:2

BSB

And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.

AKJV

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

CPDV

Likewise, he observed that Laban's face was not the same toward him as it was yesterday and the day before.

ERV

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as beforetime.

NHEB

Jacob saw the expression on Laban's face, and look, it was not as it had been.

SMT

And Jacob will see the face of Laban, and behold, it was not towards him as yesterday, the third day.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:2

AndJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine beheldH7200VerbthecountenanceH6440Noun MasculineofLabanH3837andbeholditwasnottowardhimasH8543Adverb beforeH8032Adverb

Commentary for Genesis 31:2

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

Overview of Genesis 31:2

Summary

Jacob notices Laban's changed demeanor toward him

Place

Padanaram

Event

Jacob observes hostility

Estimated Time Period

c. 1900 BC