Genesis 31:21

So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:21

BSB

So he fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.

AKJV

So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

CPDV

And when he had gone away with all such things that were justly his, and, having crossed the river, was continuing on toward Mount Gilead,

ERV

So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the River, and set his face toward the mountain of Gilead.

NHEB

So he fled with everything that he had, and he arose and crossed the River, and set out toward the hill country of Gilead.

SMT

And he will break away, and all which was to him; and he will rise and pass over the river, and will set his face to Mount Gilead.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:21

SohefledH1272VerbwithallthathehadandheroseupH6965VerbandpassedoverH5674VerbtheriverH5104Noun MasculineandsetH7760VerbhisfaceH6440Noun MasculinetowardthemountH2022Noun Masculine GileadH1568

Commentary for Genesis 31:21

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

Overview of Genesis 31:21

Summary

Jacob journeys toward mountainous destination

Place

Mount Gilead

Event

Jacob flees toward Gilead

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC