Genesis 31:3

And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:3

BSB
Then the LORD said to Jacob, "Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you."
AKJV
And the LORD said to Jacob, Return to the land of your fathers, and to your kindred; and I will be with you.
CPDV
Most importantly, the Lord was saying to him, "Return to the land of your fathers and to your generation, and I will be with you."
ERV
And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
NHEB
The LORD said to Jacob, "Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you."
SMT
And Jehovah will say to Jacob, Turn back to the land of thy fathers, and to thy lineage; and I will be with thee.

Commentary for Genesis 31:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:3
Summary
God commands Jacob to return to his homeland
Place
Padanaram
Event
God commands Jacob to depart
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Promise