Genesis 31:40

Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 31:40

BSB
As it was, the heat consumed me by day and the frost by night, and sleep fled from my eyes.
AKJV
Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from my eyes.
CPDV
Day and night, I was burned by heat and by frost, and sleep fled from my eyes.
ERV
Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep fled from mine eyes.
NHEB
I was consumed by the heat during the day and by the frost at night, and sleepless nights.
SMT
I was in the day, the drought consumed me, and cold in the night, and sleep will flee away from mine eyes.

Commentary for Genesis 31:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:40
Summary
Jacob describes his harsh working conditions
Event
Jacob recounts physical hardship
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Lament