Scripture · Old Testament
Genesis 29:5
Genesis 29:5 is verse 5 of Genesis chapter 29, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.
Berean Standard Bible
“Do you know Laban the grandson of Nahor?” Jacob asked. “We know him,” they replied.
King James Version
And he said unto them, Know ye Laban the son of Nahor? And they said, We know him.
World English Bible
He said to them, “Do you know Laban, the son of Nahor?” They said, “We know him.”
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Genesis 29:3–7 · Berean Standard Bible
3 When all the flocks had been gathered there, the shepherds would roll away the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well.
4 “My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered.
5 “Do you know Laban the grandson of Nahor?” Jacob asked. “We know him,” they replied.
6 “Is he well?” Jacob inquired. “Yes,” they answered, “and here comes his daughter Rachel with his sheep.”
7 “Look,” said Jacob, “it is still broad daylight; it is not yet time to gather the livestock. Water the sheep and take them back to pasture.”
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