Genesis 29:7

KJV

And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.

— Genesis 29:7, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 29 connects to 3 cross-references. Jacob arrives in Paddan-aram, meets Rachel at the well, and is taken in by her father Laban. Jacob works seven years for Rachel but is deceived into marrying Leah first; he works another seven years for Rachel. Leah, unloved, bears …

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Other Translations

ASV

And he said, Lo, it is yet high day, neither is it time that the cattle should be gathered together: water ye the sheep, and go and feed them.

YLT

And he saith, `Lo, the day <FI>is<Fi> still great, <FI>it is<Fi> not time for the cattle to be gathered; water ye the flock, and go, delight yourselves.'

BBE

Then Jacob said, The sun is still high and it is not time to get the cattle together: get water for the sheep and go and give them their food.

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