Genesis 31:28

And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:28

BSB

But you did not even let me kiss my grandchildren and my daughters goodbye. Now you have done a foolish thing.

AKJV

And have not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? you have now done foolishly in so doing.

CPDV

You have not permitted me to kiss my sons and daughters. You have acted foolishly. And now, indeed,

ERV

and hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? now hast thou done foolishly.

NHEB

And you did not allow me to kiss my sons and my daughters? Now you have done foolishly.

SMT

And didst not permit me to kiss my sons and to my daughters? now thou wert foolish doing it.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:28

AndhastnotsufferedH5203VerbmetokissH5401VerbmysonsH1121Noun MasculineandmydaughtersH1323thouhastnowdonefoolishlyH5528VerbinsodoingH6213Verb

Commentary for Genesis 31:28

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

Overview of Genesis 31:28

Summary

Laban mourns deprivation of family farewells

Place

Mount Gilead

Event

Laban laments farewell denial

Estimated Time Period

c. 1800 BC