Genesis 29:1
New International Version
Then Jacob continued on his journey and came to the land of the eastern peoples.

New Living Translation
Then Jacob hurried on, finally arriving in the land of the east.

English Standard Version
Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.

Berean Standard Bible
Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.

King James Bible
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.

New King James Version
So Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the people of the East.

New American Standard Bible
Then Jacob set out on his journey, and went to the land of the people of the east.

NASB 1995
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the sons of the east.

NASB 1977
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the sons of the east.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Jacob took up his journey and came to the land of the sons of the east.

Amplified Bible
Then Jacob went on his way and came to the land of the people of the East [near Haran].

Christian Standard Bible
Jacob resumed his journey and went to the eastern country.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Jacob resumed his journey and went to the eastern country.

American Standard Version
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.

Contemporary English Version
As Jacob continued on his way to the east,

English Revised Version
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jacob continued on his trip and came to the land in the east.

Good News Translation
Jacob continued on his way and went toward the land of the East.

International Standard Version
Jacob journeyed on and reached the territory that belonged to the people who lived in the east.

Majority Standard Bible
Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.

NET Bible
So Jacob moved on and came to the land of the eastern people.

New Heart English Bible
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the people of the east.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.

World English Bible
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jacob lifts up his feet, and goes toward the land of the sons of the east;

Young's Literal Translation
And Jacob lifteth up his feet, and goeth towards the land of the sons of the east;

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jacob will lift up his feet and will go to the land of the sons of the east.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then Jacob went on in his journey, and came into the east country.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And so Jacob, setting out, arrived in the eastern land.

New American Bible
After Jacob resumed his journey, he came to the land of the Kedemites.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the people of the east.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THEN Jacob hastened on his journey, and came to the land of the people of the east.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yaquuv lifted up his feet and he went on to the land of the children of the East.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the east.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Jacob started and went to the land of the east to Laban, the son of Bathuel the Syrian, and the brother of Rebecca, mother of Jacob and Esau.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jacob Meets Rachel
1Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. 2He looked and saw a well in the field, and near it lay three flocks of sheep, because the sheep were watered from this well. And a large stone covered the mouth of the well.…

Cross References
Genesis 24:10
Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim.

Genesis 28:5
So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau.

Genesis 24:4
but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.”

Genesis 24:29
Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring.

Genesis 24:15
Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor.

Genesis 28:2
“Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother.

Genesis 24:27
saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”

Genesis 24:38
but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’

Genesis 24:42
So when I came to the spring today, I prayed: O LORD, God of my master Abraham, if only You would make my journey a success!

Genesis 24:48
Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son.

Genesis 24:51
Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.”

Genesis 24:61
Then Rebekah and her servant girls got ready, mounted the camels, and followed the man. So the servant took Rebekah and left.

Genesis 24:67
And Isaac brought her into the tent of his mother Sarah and took Rebekah as his wife. And Isaac loved her and was comforted after his mother’s death.

Genesis 30:25
Now after Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me on my way so I can return to my homeland.

Genesis 31:18
and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan.


Treasury of Scripture

Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.

Jacob.

Psalm 119:32,60
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart…

Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

went on his journey.

Genesis 22:20-23
And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; …

Genesis 24:10
And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor.

Genesis 25:20
And Isaac was forty years old when he took Rebekah to wife, the daughter of Bethuel the Syrian of Padanaram, the sister to Laban the Syrian.

people.

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Genesis 29
1. Jacob comes to the well of Haran.
9. He becomes acquainted with Rachel.
13. Laban entertains him.
18. Jacob covenants for Rachel.
23. He is deceived by Laban with Leah.
28. He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more.
32. Leah bears Reuben;
33. Simeon;
34. Levi;
35. and Judah.














So Jacob resumed his journey
The phrase begins with "So," indicating a continuation of the narrative from the previous chapter, where Jacob had a profound encounter with God at Bethel. The Hebrew root for "resumed" is "נָשָׂא" (nasa), which can mean to lift, carry, or take up. This suggests not just a physical continuation but a spiritual and emotional lifting, as Jacob moves forward with renewed purpose and divine assurance. His journey is not merely a geographical one but a spiritual pilgrimage, reflecting the Christian life as a journey of faith and obedience.

and came to the land
The phrase "came to the land" signifies a significant transition. The Hebrew word for "land" is "אֶרֶץ" (erets), which can denote a country, territory, or region. This is not just any land but a place of destiny for Jacob, as it is the land where he will meet his future family. In a broader biblical context, "land" often symbolizes a place of promise and fulfillment, echoing the Promised Land that God assured to Abraham and his descendants.

of the people of the east
The "people of the east" refers to the inhabitants of the region east of Canaan, likely the area of Haran in Mesopotamia. The Hebrew term "קֶדֶם" (qedem) for "east" can also imply antiquity or ancient times, suggesting a place with deep historical roots. This region is significant in biblical history as the homeland of Abraham's family. The east often symbolizes wisdom and knowledge in biblical literature, and here it represents a place where Jacob will gain wisdom through his experiences. Historically, this area was known for its trade routes and cultural exchanges, making it a place of both opportunity and challenge for Jacob.

XXIX.

MARRIAGE OF JACOB WITH LEAH AND RACHEL.

(1) Jacob went on his journey.--Heb., Jacob lifted up his feet, that is, hastened forward. Confirmed in the possession of the birthright by God as well as man, and encouraged by the promise of the Divine presence, and of a safe return home, he casts no wistful glances back, but pursues his journey under the inspiriting influence of hope.

The people of the East.--Usually the Arabians are designated by this phrase, but it here signifies the tribes who inhabited northern Mesopotamia.

Verse 1. - Then Jacob went on his journey (literally, lifted up his feet - a graphic description of traveling. Inspired by new hopes, and conscious of loftier aims than when he fled from Beersheba, the lonely furtive departed from Bethel), and came into the land of the people of the east - literally, the land of the sons of the east, i.e. Mesopotamia, about 450 miles distant from Beersheba.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Jacob
יַעֲקֹ֖ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

resumed his journey
וַיִּשָּׂ֥א (way·yiś·śā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take

and came
וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

to the land
אַ֥רְצָה (’ar·ṣāh)
Noun - feminine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of the sons
בְנֵי־ (ḇə·nê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of the east.
קֶֽדֶם׃ (qe·ḏem)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6924: The front, of place, time


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