Genesis 30:34

And Laban said, Let it be as you say.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.

In Context

33And 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.

35So 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

1 Corinthians 7:7It 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.

Galatians 5:12My desire is that they who give you trouble might even be cut off themselves.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 30:26-37

Jacob's Bargain with Laban. ( b. c. 1745.) 25 And it came to pass, when Rachel had borne Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country. 26 Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee. 27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake. 28 And he said, Appoint me thy… Read the whole commentary →

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