Parallel Verses
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."
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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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 30:34
Verse Info
Context Readings
Jacob's Prosperity
33
So shall my righteousness answer for me tomorrow, when my hire shall come before thy face; each one that is not speckled and spotted among my goats and brown among my sheep shall be counted stolen with me.
34 Laban said, “
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Cross References
Numbers 22:29
And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me. I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee.
1 Corinthians 7:7
For I would that all men were even as I myself. But each one has his own gift from God, one after this manner and another after that.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I would that ye all spoke with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied, for greater is he that prophesies than he that speaks with tongues, unless he interprets, that the congregation may receive edifying.
Galatians 5:12
I even desire that those who trouble you would cut themselves off.