Genesis 31:4

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

So Jacob sent word and called Rachel and Leah to the field where his flocks were,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

Bible in Basic English

And Jacob sent for Rachel and Leah to come to him in the field among his flock.

Douay-Rheims 1899

He sent, and called Rachel and Lia into the field, where he fed the flocks,

Free Bible Version

Jacob sent for Rachel and Leah, telling them to come and meet him out in the fields where he was with his flock.

Geneva Bible 1599

Therefore Iaakob sent and called Rahel and Leah to the fielde vnto his flocke.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,

One Unity Resource Bible

Jacob [Supplanter] sent and called Rachel [Ewe sheep] and Leah [Weary] to the field to his flock,

Translation for Translators

So Jacob sent a message to Rachel and Leah, telling them to come out to the pastures where his flocks of sheep and goats were.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field to his flock

Noah Webster Bible

And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah into the field to his flock,

World English Bible

Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field to his flock,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jacob sendeth and calleth for Rachel and for Leah to the field unto his flock;

Context

Jacob Flees from Laban

³Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred, and I will be with you.”⁴So Jacob sent word and called Rachel and Leah to the field where his flocks were,⁵and he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me.

Summary

In Genesis 31:4, Jacob reflects on his time with Laban and how God has been with him throughout his journey. This verse highlights Jacob's awareness of God's guidance and protection, acknowledging that it was God who orchestrated his prosperity despite Laban's deceitful ways. Jacob's recognition of God's faithfulness serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting in God's providence and sovereignty in all circumstances. It also demonstrates the theme of divine intervention and blessings in the midst of challenges, showcasing God's faithfulness to His promises.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah - He had probably been at some considerable distance with the flocks; and for the greater secrecy, he rather sends for them to the field, to consult them on this most momentous affair, than visit them in their tents, where probably some of the family of Laban might overhear their conversation, though Laban himself was at the time three days' journey off. It is possible that Jacob shore his sheep at the same time; and that he sent for his wives and household furniture to erect tents on the spot, that they might partake of the festivities usual on such occasions. Thus they might all depart without being suspected.