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
My honesty will speak for itself whenever you come to check on my wages. Any goat I have that is not speckled or spotted or any lamb that is not black will be considered stolen.
34 Laban said, “
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Cross References
Numbers 22:29
Balaam answered: It is because you have made a fool of me! If I had a sword, I would kill you.
1 Corinthians 7:7
I prefer that all men were as I am. But every man has his proper gift from God, one after this manner, and another after that.
1 Corinthians 14:5
I would like it that you all speak with tongues, but I prefer that you prophesy. The person who announces (teaches) (preaches) God's Word is greater than the person who speaks with tongues. The person who speaks with tongues should have an interpreter so the congregation may receive understanding and knowledge.
Galatians 5:12
I would that they that unsettle you would even go beyond circumcision.