Parallel Verses
NET Bible
"Agreed!" said Laban, "It will be as you say."
New American Standard Bible
Laban said, “
King James Version
And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.
Holman Bible
“Good,” said Laban. “Let it be as you have said.”
International Standard Version
"Okay," Laban replied. "We'll do it the way you've asked."
A Conservative Version
And Laban said, Behold, O that it might be according to thy word.
American Standard Version
And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.
Amplified
And Laban said, “Good! Let it be done as you say.”
Bible in Basic English
And Laban said, Let it be as you say.
Darby Translation
And Laban said, Well, let it be according to thy word.
Julia Smith Translation
And Laban will say to him, Behold, it shall be according to thy word.
King James 2000
And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to your word.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Laban said, "Look! Very well. It shall be according to your word."
Modern King James verseion
And Laban said, Yes, truly let it be according to your word.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then said Laban, "Lo, I am content that it be according as thou hast said."
New Heart English Bible
Laban said, "Behold, I desire it to be according to your word."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said Laban, Lo! would it might he according to thy word!
Webster
And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.
World English Bible
Laban said, "Behold, let it be according to your word."
Youngs Literal Translation
And Laban saith, 'Lo, O that it were according to thy word;'
Themes
Craftiness » Instances of » In management of laban's flocks and herds
Dishonesty » Instances of » Jacob gains from laban's flocks by skillful manipulation
jacob » Sharp practice of, with the flocks and herds of laban
Laban » Jacob becomes his servant
Rachel » consequences of » Grief » sterility
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Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 30:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob's Prosperity
33 My integrity will testify for me later on. When you come to verify that I've taken only the wages we agreed on, if I have in my possession any goat that is not speckled or spotted or any sheep that is not dark-colored, it will be considered stolen." 34 "Agreed!" said Laban, "It will be as you say." 35 So that day Laban removed the male goats that were streaked or spotted, all the female goats that were speckled or spotted (all that had any white on them), and all the dark-colored lambs, and put them in the care of his sons.
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Cross References
Numbers 22:29
And Balaam said to the donkey, "You have made me look stupid; I wish there were a sword in my hand, for I would kill you right now."
1 Corinthians 7:7
I wish that everyone was as I am. But each has his own gift from God, one this way, another that.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I wish you all spoke in tongues, but even more that you would prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be strengthened.
Galatians 5:12
I wish those agitators would go so far as to castrate themselves!