King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And he removed that day the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, and all the she goats that were speckled and spotted, [and] every one that had [some] white in it, and all the brown among the sheep, and gave [them] into the hand of his sons.
Complete Jewish Bible:
That day Lavan removed the male goats that were streaked or spotted and all the female goats that were speckled or spotted, every one with white on it, and all the brown sheep; turned them over to his sons;
Berean Standard Bible:
That 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.
American Standard Version:
And he removed that day the he-goats that were ringstreaked and spotted, and all the she-goats that were speckled and spotted, every one that had white in it, and all the black ones among the sheep, and gave them into the hand of his sons;
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he removed{H5493} that day{H3117} the he goats{H8495} that were ringstraked{H6124} and spotted{H2921}, and all the she goats{H5795} that were speckled{H5348} and spotted{H2921}, and every one that had some white{H3836} in it, and all the brown{H2345} among the sheep{H3775}, and gave{H5414} them into the hand{H3027} of his sons{H1121}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 31:9
- Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given [them] to me.
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Commentary for Genesis 30:35
Genesis 30:35 is part of the narrative involving Jacob, his uncle Laban, and the complex dynamics of their familial and business relationship. The historical context is set in the ancient Near East, where herding was a primary source of wealth and status.
**Themes:**
1. **Bargaining and Providence:** Jacob had entered into an agreement with Laban regarding his wages, which involved the speckled and spotted livestock (Genesis 30:32-33). This verse reflects Jacob's actions in fulfillment of that agreement, as he selects the animals according to their markings, which would become his. It also touches on the theme of divine providence, as Jacob believes that God will prosper him through this arrangement.
2. **Family Dynamics and Tension:** The relationship between Jacob and Laban was fraught with mistrust and manipulation. Laban had previously tricked Jacob into marrying his older daughter, Leah, instead of his younger daughter, Rachel, whom Jacob loved. This verse is part of Jacob's strategy to build his own wealth and independence from Laban, which would eventually lead to his departure back to Canaan.
3. **Wealth and Heritage:** The selection of the livestock was not only a means of personal gain for Jacob but also a way to secure his heritage and future. By increasing his flocks, he was ensuring the prosperity of his growing family and lineage.
**Historical Context:**
During this period, inheritance and wealth were often determined by the size of one's herds. Contracts and agreements were sometimes sealed with a ceremonial act, as seen in the previous verses where Jacob and Laban made a covenant. The practices of selective breeding and tending to flocks were common, and the markings of the animals were significant in determining ownership and lineage, much like the genealogical records kept by these ancient peoples.
In summary, Genesis 30:35 reflects the themes of divine providence in bargaining, complex family relationships marked by tension and mistrust, and the pursuit of wealth and heritage through livestock in the ancient Near Eastern context. Jacob's actions here are part of a larger narrative of his life, which includes themes of exile, return, and the establishment of the twelve tribes of Israel through his sons.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5493
There are 283 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: סוּר
Transliteration: çûwr
Pronunciation: soor
Description: or שׂוּר; (Hosea 9:12), a primitive root; to turn off (literal or figurative); be(-head), bring, call back, decline, depart, eschew, get (you), go (aside), [idiom] grievous, lay away (by), leave undone, be past, pluck away, put (away, down), rebel, remove (to and fro), revolt, [idiom] be sour, take (away, off), turn (aside, away, in), withdraw, be without. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H8495
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תַּיִשׁ
Transliteration: tayish
Pronunciation: tah'-yeesh
Description: from an unused root meaning to butt; a buck or he-goat (as given to butting); he goat. - Strong's Number: H6124
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָקֹד
Transliteration: ʻâqôd
Pronunciation: aw-kode'
Description: from עָקַד; striped (with bands); ring straked. - Strong's Number: H2921
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טָלָא
Transliteration: ṭâlâʼ
Pronunciation: taw-law'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to cover with pieces; i.e. (by implication) to spot or variegate (as tapestry); clouted, with divers colours, spotted. - Strong's Number: H5795
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵז
Transliteration: ʻêz
Pronunciation: aze
Description: from עָזַז; a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair); (she) goat, kid. - Strong's Number: H5348
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָקֹד
Transliteration: nâqôd
Pronunciation: naw-kode'
Description: from an unused root meaning to mark (by puncturing or branding); spotted; speckled. - Strong's Number: H3836
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָבָן
Transliteration: lâbân
Pronunciation: law-bawn'
Description: or (Genesis 49:12) לָבֵן; from לָבַן; white; white. - Strong's Number: H2345
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּם
Transliteration: chûwm
Pronunciation: khoom
Description: from an unused root meaning to be warm, i.e. (by implication); sunburnt or swarthy (blackish); brown. - Strong's Number: H3775
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּשֶׂב
Transliteration: keseb
Pronunciation: keh'-seb
Description: apparently by transposition for כֶּבֶשׂ; a young sheep; lamb. - Strong's Number: H5414
There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָתַן
Transliteration: nâthan
Pronunciation: naw-than'
Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.