Genesis 31:21

Verse

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

So he went away with all he had, and went across the River in the direction of the hill-country of Gilead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when he was gone, together with all that belonged to him, and having passed the river, was going on towards mount Galaad,

Free Bible Version

So Jacob left in a hurry with everything he had, crossed the Euphrates River, and headed towards the hill country of Gilead.

Geneva Bible 1599

So fled he with all that he had, and he rose vp, and passed the riuer, and set his face towarde mount Gilead.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

So Jacob and his family fled with all their possessions, and they crossed the Euphrates River, and then started traveling south toward the hilly Gilead region.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So he fled with all that he had and quickly passed over the River, and headed toward the hill country of Gilead.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and he fleeth, he and all that he hath, and riseth, and passeth over the River, and setteth his face [toward] the mount of Gilead.

Context

Jacob Flees from Laban

²⁰Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was running away. ²¹So he fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.

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Summary

In this verse, Jacob decides to flee from Laban and return to his homeland after spending many years working for his father-in-law. This marks a significant turning point in Jacob's life as he seeks to escape Laban's control and fulfill God's promise to him. Jacob's departure symbolizes his journey towards independence and the fulfillment of God's plan for him. It also reflects the theme of divine guidance and protection throughout Jacob's life, as he embarks on this new chapter with faith and determination.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Passed over the river - The Euphrates, as the Targum properly notices. But how could he pass such a river with his flocks, etc.? This difficulty does not seem to have struck critics in general. The rabbins felt it, and assert that God wrought a miracle for Jacob on this occasion, and that he passed over dry shod. As we know not in what other way he could pass, it is prudent to refer it to the power of God, which accompanied him through the whole of his journey. There might, however, have been fords well known to both Jacob and Laban, by which they might readily pass. The mount Gilead - What the ancient name of this mountain was, we know not; but it is likely that it had not the name of Gilead till after the transaction mentioned Gen 31:47. The mountains of Gilead were eastward of the country possessed by the tribes of Reuben and Gad; and extended from Mount Hermon to the mountains of Moab - Calmet. It is joined to Mount Libanus, and includes the mountainous region called in the New Testament Trachonitis - Dodd.

Genesis 31:21

Jacob Flees from Laban

²⁰Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was running away. ²¹So he fled with all his possessions, crossed the Euphrates, and headed for the hill country of Gilead.

Scripture
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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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.

Bible in Basic English

So he went away with all he had, and went across the River in the direction of the hill-country of Gilead.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And when he was gone, together with all that belonged to him, and having passed the river, was going on towards mount Galaad,

Free Bible Version

So Jacob left in a hurry with everything he had, crossed the Euphrates River, and headed towards the hill country of Gilead.

Geneva Bible 1599

So fled he with all that he had, and he rose vp, and passed the riuer, and set his face towarde mount Gilead.

King James (Authorized) Version

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.

One Unity Resource Bible

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

Translation for Translators

So Jacob and his family fled with all their possessions, and they crossed the Euphrates River, and then started traveling south toward the hilly Gilead region.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So he fled with all that he had and quickly passed over the River, and headed toward the hill country of Gilead.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

and he fleeth, he and all that he hath, and riseth, and passeth over the River, and setteth his face [toward] the mount of Gilead.

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Genesis 31:21

Verse

Context

Jacob Flees from Laban

Sermons

Summary

Commentary

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Genesis 31:21

Jacob Flees from Laban

(Genesis) Genesis 46:4-7

(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes