Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Surely all the wealth that God took away from our father belongs to us and our children. So do whatever God has told you.” New Living Translation All the wealth God has given you from our father legally belongs to us and our children. So go ahead and do whatever God has told you.” English Standard Version All the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. Now then, whatever God has said to you, do.” Berean Standard Bible Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” King James Bible For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do. New King James Version For all these riches which God has taken from our father are really ours and our children’s; now then, whatever God has said to you, do it.” New American Standard Bible Surely all the wealth which God has taken away from our father belongs to us and our children; now then, do whatever God has told you.” NASB 1995 “Surely all the wealth which God has taken away from our father belongs to us and our children; now then, do whatever God has said to you.” NASB 1977 “Surely all the wealth which God has taken away from our father belongs to us and our children; now then, do whatever God has said to you.” Legacy Standard Bible Surely all the riches which God has delivered over to us from our father belong to us and our children; now then, do whatever God has said to you.” Amplified Bible Surely all the riches which God has taken from our father are ours and our children’s. Now then, whatever God has told you to do, do it.” Christian Standard Bible In fact, all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has said to you.” Holman Christian Standard Bible In fact, all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has said to you.” American Standard Version For all the riches which God hath taken away from our father, that is ours and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do. Contemporary English Version So do whatever God tells you to do. Even the property God took from our father and gave to you really belongs to us and our children. English Revised Version For all the riches which God hath taken away from our father, that is ours and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do. GOD'S WORD® Translation Certainly, all the wealth that God took away from our father belongs to us and our children. Now do whatever God has told you." Good News Translation All this wealth which God has taken from our father belongs to us and to our children. Do whatever God has told you." International Standard Version Furthermore, all of the wealth that God has stripped away from our father belongs to us now and to our children. So do everything that God tells you to do." Majority Standard Bible Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” NET Bible Surely all the wealth that God snatched away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So now do everything God has told you." New Heart English Bible For all the wealth which God has taken away from our father, that is ours and our children’s. Now then, whatever God has said to you, do." Webster's Bible Translation For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then whatever God hath said to thee, do. World English Bible For all the riches which God has taken away from our father are ours and our children’s. Now then, whatever God has said to you, do.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor all the wealth which God has taken away from our father, it [is] ours, and our children’s; and now, all that God has said to you—do.” Young's Literal Translation for all the wealth which God hath taken away from our father, it is ours, and our children's; and now, all that God hath said unto thee -- do.' Smith's Literal Translation For all the riches which God took away from our father, that is to us and to our sons: and now all which God said to thee, do. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut God hath taken our father's riches, and delivered them to us, and to our children: wherefore do all that God hath commanded thee. Catholic Public Domain Version But God has taken our father’s riches and handed these to us and to our sons. Therefore, do all that God has instructed you.” New American Bible All the wealth that God took away from our father really belongs to us and our children. So do whatever God has told you.” New Revised Standard Version All the property that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children; now then, do whatever God has said to you.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor all the riches which God has selected from our father belong to us and our children; now then, whatever God has said to you, do it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because God has separated all wealth from our father; it is ours and our children's, and now all that LORD JEHOVAH has said to you, do.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For all the riches which God hath taken away from our father, that is ours and our children's. Now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.' Brenton Septuagint Translation All the wealth and the glory which God has taken from our father, it shall be our's and our children's; now then do whatsoever God has said to thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Flees from Laban…15Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. 16Surely all the wealth that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children. So do whatever God has told you.” 17Then Jacob got up and put his children and his wives on camels,… Cross References Genesis 31:14-15 And Rachel and Leah replied, “Do we have any portion or inheritance left in our father’s house? / Are we not regarded by him as outsiders? Not only has he sold us, but he has certainly squandered what was paid for us. Genesis 2:24 For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. Genesis 12:1 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Genesis 28:15 Look, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. For I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Genesis 30:43 Thus Jacob became exceedingly prosperous. He owned large flocks, maidservants and menservants, and camels and donkeys. Exodus 3:21-22 And I will grant this people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that when you leave, you will not go away empty-handed. / Every woman shall ask her neighbor and any woman staying in her house for silver and gold jewelry and clothing, and you will put them on your sons and daughters. So you will plunder the Egyptians.” Exodus 12:35-36 Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. / And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. Joshua 24:2-3 And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods. / But I took your father Abraham from beyond the Euphrates and led him through all the land of Canaan, and I multiplied his descendants. I gave him Isaac, Ruth 4:11 “We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. 1 Samuel 25:42 So Abigail hurried and got on a donkey, and attended by five of her maidens, she followed David’s messengers and became his wife. Psalm 37:25 I once was young and now am old, yet never have I seen the righteous abandoned or their children begging for bread. Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Treasury of Scripture For all the riches which God has taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatever God has said to you, do. which God. Genesis 31:1,9 And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory… Genesis 30:35-43 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… whatsoever. Psalm 45:10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house; Jump to Previous Belongs Children Children's Ours Property Riches Surely Wealth Whatever WhatsoeverJump to Next Belongs Children Children's Ours Property Riches Surely Wealth Whatever WhatsoeverGenesis 31 1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.19. Rachel steals her father's household gods. 22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong. 34. Rachel's plan to hide the images. 36. Jacob's complaint of Laban. 43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed. Surely all the wealth This phrase emphasizes the certainty and completeness of the wealth transfer. In the Hebrew context, "wealth" (חֵיל, cheyl) often refers to strength, resources, or riches. The use of "surely" underscores the conviction of Rachel and Leah in acknowledging the divine justice in the redistribution of wealth. Historically, wealth in ancient times was often measured in livestock, land, and servants, which were tangible signs of God's blessing and favor. that God has taken away from our father belongs to us and to our children So do whatever God has told you Hebrew Surelyכִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the wealth הָעֹ֗שֶׁר (hā·‘ō·šer) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth that אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that God אֱלֹהִים֙ (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has taken away הִצִּ֤יל (hiṣ·ṣîl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5337: To strip, plunder, deliver oneself, be delivered, snatch away, deliver from our father מֵֽאָבִ֔ינוּ (mê·’ā·ḇî·nū) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 1: Father belongs to us לָ֥נוּ (lā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew and to our children. וּלְבָנֵ֑ינוּ (ū·lə·ḇā·nê·nū) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common plural Strong's 1121: A son So וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time do עֲשֵֽׂה׃ (‘ă·śêh) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make whatever כֹּל֩ (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every God אֱלֹהִ֛ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has told אָמַ֧ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say you.” אֵלֶ֖יךָ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links Genesis 31:16 NIVGenesis 31:16 NLT Genesis 31:16 ESV Genesis 31:16 NASB Genesis 31:16 KJV Genesis 31:16 BibleApps.com Genesis 31:16 Biblia Paralela Genesis 31:16 Chinese Bible Genesis 31:16 French Bible Genesis 31:16 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 31:16 For all the riches which God has (Gen. 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