Genesis 30:33

KJV

So shall my righteousness answer for me in time to come, when it shall come for my hire before thy face: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and brown among the sheep, that shall be counted stolen with me.

— Genesis 30:33, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Genesis Chapter 30 connects to 6 cross-references. A rivalry between Leah and Rachel leads to the birth of twelve sons and one daughter through four women; Rachel's servant Bilhah bears Dan and Naphtali, Leah's servant Zilpah bears Gad and Asher, and Leah bears Issachar, Zebulun, and Dinah. …

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Other Translations

ASV

So shall my righteousness answer for me hereafter, when thou shalt come concerning my hire that is before thee: every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats, and black among the sheep, that, if found with me, shall be counted stolen.

YLT

and my righteousness hath answered for me in the day to come, when it cometh in for my hire before thy face; --every one which is not speckled and spotted among <FI>my<Fi> goats, and brown among <FI>my<Fi> lambs--it is stolen with me.'

BBE

And 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.

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