Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
And Laban said, Let it 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.”
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."
NET Bible
"Agreed!" said Laban, "It will be as you say."
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 And so you will be able to put my honour to the test in time to come; if you see among my flocks any goats which are not marked or coloured, or any sheep which is not black, you may take me for a thief. 34 And Laban said, Let it be as you say. 35 So that day he took all the he-goats which were banded or coloured, and all the she-goats which were marked or coloured or had white marks, and all the black sheep, and gave them into the care of his sons;
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Cross References
Numbers 22:29
And Balaam said to the ass, You have made me seem foolish: if only I had a sword in my hand I would put you to death.
1 Corinthians 7:7
It is my desire that all men might be even as I am. But every man has the power of his special way of life given him by God, one in this way and one in that.
1 Corinthians 14:5
Now though it is my desire for you all to have the power of tongues, it would give me more pleasure to be hearing the prophet's word from you; for this is a greater thing than using tongues, if the sense is not given at the same time, for the good of the church.
Galatians 5:12
My desire is that they who give you trouble might even be cut off themselves.