Genesis 30:34

“Agreed,” said Laban. “Let it be as you have said.”

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

33So my honesty will testify for me when you come to check on my wages in the future. If I have any goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not dark-colored, they will be considered stolen.”

35That very day Laban removed all the streaked or spotted male goats and every speckled or spotted female goat—every one that had any white on it—and every dark-colored lamb, and he placed them under the care of his sons.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 7:7For I wish that all men were as I am. But each man has his own gift from God, one in this way and another in that.

Galatians 5:12As for those who are agitating you, I wish they would proceed to emasculate 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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