New International Version He said to them, “I see that your father’s attitude toward me is not what it was before, but the God of my father has been with me. New Living Translation He said to them, “I have noticed that your father’s attitude toward me has changed. But the God of my father has been with me. English Standard Version and said to them, “I see that your father does not regard me with favor as he did before. But the God of my father has been with me. Berean Standard Bible and he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me. Berean Literal Bible and he said to them, “I can see the face of your⁺ father, that it is not toward me as yesterday and the day before yesterday; and the God of my father has been with me. King James Bible And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me. New King James Version and said to them, “I see your father’s countenance, that it is not favorable toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me. New American Standard Bible and said to them, “I see your father’s attitude, that it is not friendly toward me as it was before, but the God of my father has been with me. NASB 1995 and said to them, “I see your father’s attitude, that it is not friendly toward me as formerly, but the God of my father has been with me. NASB 1977 and said to them, “I see your father’s attitude, that it is not friendly toward me as formerly, but the God of my father has been with me. Legacy Standard Bible and he said to them, “I see your father’s face, that it is not friendly toward me as formerly, but the God of my father has been with me. Amplified Bible and he said to them, “I see [a change in] your father’s attitude, that he is not friendly toward me as [he was] before; but the God of my father [Isaac] has been with me. Berean Annotated Bible and he told them, “I can see from your⁺ father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God {Elohe} of my father has been with me. Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “I can see from your father’s face that his attitude toward me is not the same as before, but the God of my father has been with me. Holman Christian Standard Bible He said to them, “I can see from your father’s face that his attitude toward me is not the same, but the God of my father has been with me. American Standard Version and said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me. Contemporary English Version and he told them: Your father isn't as friendly with me as he used to be, but the God my ancestors worshiped has been on my side. English Revised Version and said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation He said to them, "I have seen that your father isn't as friendly to me as he was before, but the God of my father has been with me. Good News Translation He said to them, "I have noticed that your father is not as friendly toward me as he used to be; but my father's God has been with me. International Standard Version and informed them, "I've noticed that the way your father has been looking at us hasn't been as nice as it was just two days ago. But my father's God has been with me. NET Bible There he said to them, "I can tell that your father's attitude toward me has changed, but the God of my father has been with me. New Heart English Bible and said to them, "I see the expression on your father's face, that it is not what it was before. But the God of my father has been with me. Webster's Bible Translation And said to them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not towards me as before: but the God of my father hath been with me. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me. World English Bible and said to them, “I see the expression on your father’s face, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand says to them, “I am beholding your father’s face—that it is not toward me as before, and the God of my father has been with me, Berean Literal Bible and he said to them, “I can see the face of your⁺ father, that it is not toward me as yesterday and the day before yesterday; and the God of my father has been with me. Young's Literal Translation and saith to them, 'I am beholding your father's face -- that it is not towards me as heretofore, and the God of my father hath been with me, Smith's Literal Translation And will say to them, I saw the face of your father that it is not towards me as yesterday the third day: and the God of my father was with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd said to them: I see your father's countenance is not towards me as yesterday and the other day: but the God of my father hath been with me. Catholic Public Domain Version and he said to them: “I see that your father’s face is not the same toward me as it was yesterday and the day before. But the God of my father has been with me. New American Bible There he said to them: “I have noticed that your father’s attitude toward me is not as it was in the past; but the God of my father has been with me. New Revised Standard Version and said to them, “I see that your father does not regard me as favorably as he did before. But the God of my father has been with me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd said to them, I see that your father's countenance toward me is not as it has been yesterday and the day before; but the God of my father has been with me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And he said to them, “I saw the face of your father, that it is not with me like yesterday and like the day before, and the God of my father has been with me. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and said unto them: 'I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as beforetime; but the God of my father hath been with me. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he said to them, I see the face of your father, that it is not toward me as before, but the God of my father was with me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jacob Flees from Laban…4So Jacob sent word and called Rachel and Leah to the field where his flocks were, 5and he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me. 6You know that I have served your father with all my strength.… Cross References and he told them, Exodus 18:8 Then Moses recounted to his father-in-law all that the LORD had done to Pharaoh and the Egyptians for Israel’s sake, all the hardships they had encountered along the way, and how the LORD had delivered them. Genesis 24:66 Then the servant told Isaac all that he had done. “I can see from your father’s countenance Genesis 4:5 but He had no regard for Cain and his offering. So Cain became very angry, and his countenance fell. Ecclesiastes 8:1 Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. Nehemiah 2:2 so the king said to me, “Why is your face sad, though you are not ill? This could only be sadness of the heart.” I was overwhelmed with fear that his attitude toward me has changed; 1 Samuel 18:8-9 And Saul was furious and resented this song. “They have ascribed tens of thousands to David,” he said, “but only thousands to me. What more can he have but the kingdom?” / And from that day forward Saul kept a jealous eye on David. Psalm 41:9 Even my close friend whom I trusted, the one who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 55:12-14 For it is not an enemy who insults me; that I could endure. It is not a foe who rises against me; from him I could hide. / But it is you, a man like myself, my companion and close friend. / We shared sweet fellowship together; we walked with the crowd into the house of God. but the God of my father has been with me. Genesis 48:15 Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, Genesis 39:2 And the LORD was with Joseph, and he became a successful man, serving in the household of his Egyptian master. Exodus 3:6 Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. Genesis 31:42 If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, and last night He rendered judgment.” Genesis 31:7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me. Genesis 30:27 But Laban replied, “If I have found favor in your eyes, please stay. I have learned by divination that the LORD has blessed me because of you.” Genesis 28:13-15 And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. / 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 21:22 At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do. Treasury of Scripture And said to them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me. I see. Genesis 31:2,3 And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before… the God. Genesis 31:3,13,42,53 And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee… Genesis 32:9 And Jacob said, O God of my father Abraham, and God of my father Isaac, the LORD which saidst unto me, Return unto thy country, and to thy kindred, and I will deal well with thee: Genesis 48:15 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day, Jump to Previous Attitude Beforetime Clear Countenance Expression Face Father's Favor Feeling Formerly Friendly Heretofore Longer Previously Regard TowardsJump to Next Attitude Beforetime Clear Countenance Expression Face Father's Favor Feeling Formerly Friendly Heretofore Longer Previously Regard TowardsGenesis 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. and he told them, Jacob spoke privately with Leah and Rachel as he prepared to leave Laban’s household. Their involvement showed that departure was a family decision and that they shared in the consequences of separating from their father. Exo 18:8 Then Moses recounted to his father-in-law… “I can see from your father’s countenance Jacob had recognized Laban’s growing resentment through his demeanor and conduct. Laban’s outward expressions revealed the strain that Jacob’s increasing prosperity had placed on their relationship. Gen 4:5 but He had no regard for Cain and his offering.… that his attitude toward me has changed; Laban no longer regarded Jacob with the favor he had once shown. Jacob’s success had exposed Laban’s jealousy and made continued peace in his household unlikely. 1Sa 18:8-9 And Saul was furious and resented this song.… but the God of my father has been with me. Jacob credited his preservation and prosperity to the God who had made covenant promises to Abraham and Isaac. Though Laban’s attitude had changed, God’s faithfulness to Jacob had not. Gen 48:15 Then he blessed Joseph and said: “May the God… Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe central figure in this passage, Jacob is the grandson of Abraham and the son of Isaac. He is speaking to his wives, Leah and Rachel, about the change in their father Laban's attitude towards him. 2. Laban Jacob's father-in-law, who has become hostile towards Jacob. Laban's changing attitude is a pivotal point in Jacob's decision to leave. 3. Leah and Rachel Jacob's wives, who are the daughters of Laban. They are part of the family dynamics and are directly affected by the tensions between Jacob and Laban. 4. God of Jacob's father Refers to the God of Isaac, Jacob's father, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenant and presence with the patriarchs. 5. Paddan-aram The region where Jacob has been living and working for Laban, and from which he is planning to depart. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessDespite human hostility and changing circumstances, God's presence remains constant. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness as Jacob did. Discernment in Relationships Jacob's awareness of Laban's changing attitude teaches the importance of discernment in relationships and recognizing when God is leading us to make changes. Covenant Continuity The reference to the "God of my father" underscores the importance of understanding and valuing the spiritual heritage and promises passed down through generations. Courage to Act Jacob's decision to leave Laban's household demonstrates the courage to act on God's guidance, even when it involves difficult choices. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 31:5?2. How does Jacob's reliance on God in Genesis 31:5 inspire your faith? 3. What does "God of my father" reveal about Jacob's spiritual heritage? 4. How can you discern God's guidance in challenging situations like Jacob did? 5. Connect Genesis 31:5 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God's direction. 6. How can you apply Jacob's trust in God to your daily decision-making? 7. How does Genesis 31:5 reflect God's role in guiding Jacob's decisions? 8. What does Genesis 31:5 reveal about God's faithfulness in adversity? 9. How does Genesis 31:5 illustrate God's protection over Jacob? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 31? Verse 5. - And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before (vide supra); but the God of my father - literally, and the Elohim of my father, the term Elohim employed by Jacob not being due to "the vagueness of the religious knowledge" possessed by his wives (Hengstenberg), but to a desire on his own part either to distinguish the God of his father from the gods of the nations, or the idols which Laban worshipped ('Speaker s Commentary'), or perhaps, while using an expression exactly equivalent to Jehovah, to bring out a contrast between the Divine favor and that of Laban (Quarry) - hath been with me - literally, was with me; not the night before simply, but during the past six years, as he explains in ver. 7. Genesis 31:5 records Jacob’s clear-eyed assessment: human favor is fickle, yet the LORD’s faithfulness endures. Recognizing Laban’s shifting face, Jacob turns his family’s focus to the unchanging God who has stood by him every step, underscoring the truth that believers can trust divine presence even when earthly relationships sour. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and he toldוַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say them, לָהֶ֗ן (lā·hen) Preposition | third person feminine plural Strong's Hebrew “I אָנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I can see רֹאֶ֤ה (rō·’eh) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see from your father’s אֲבִיכֶ֔ן (’ă·ḇî·ḵen) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine plural Strong's 1: Father face פְּנֵ֣י (pə·nê) Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction his attitude toward me אֵלַ֖י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to has changed; אֵינֶ֥נּוּ (’ê·nen·nū) Adverb | third person masculine singular Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle but the God וֵֽאלֹהֵ֣י (wê·lō·hê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of my father אָבִ֔י (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1: Father has been הָיָ֖ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be with me. עִמָּדִֽי׃ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, Additonal Resources Genesis 31:5 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 31:5 Bible Gateway Genesis 31:5 Bible.com Genesis 31:5 NIV |
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