Genesis 29:13

KJV1611 – Modern English

And it came to pass, when Laban heard the news of Jacob his sister's son, he ran to meet him, embraced him, kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    When Laban heard the news about Jacob, his sister's son, he ran to meet him, embraced him, kissed him, and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban everything that had happened.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when Laban{H3837} heard{H8085} the tidings{H8088} of Jacob{H3290} his sister's{H269} son,{H1121} that he ran{H7323} to meet{H7125} him, and embraced{H2263} him, and kissed{H5401} him, and brought{H935} him to his house.{H1004} And he told{H5608} Laban{H3837} all these things.{H1697}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And it came to pass, when Laban{H3837} heard{H8085}{(H8800)} the tidings{H8088} of Jacob{H3290} his sister's{H269} son{H1121}, that he ran{H7323}{(H8799)} to meet{H7125}{(H8800)} him, and embraced{H2263}{(H8762)} him, and kissed{H5401}{(H8762)} him, and brought{H935}{(H8686)} him to his house{H1004}. And he told{H5608}{(H8762)} Laban{H3837} all these things{H1697}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When Laban herd tell of Iacob his sisters sonne he ranne agaynst him and embraced hi and kyssed him ad broughte him in to his house. And the Iacob told Laba all ye matter

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Wha Laban herde of Iacob his sisters sonne, he ranne to mete him, and enbraced him, and kyssed him, and brought him in to his house. And so he tolde him all this matter.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when Laban heard tell of Iaakob his sisters sonne, he ranne to meete him, and embraced him and kissed him, and brought him to his house: and he tolde Laban all these things.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when Laban hearde certaynely tell of Iacob his sisters sonne, he ranne to meete hym, and imbraced hym, and kyssed hym, and brought hym to his house: And he tolde Laban all these thynges.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    It happened, when Laban heard the news of Jacob, his sister's son, that he ran to meet Jacob, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And it cometh to pass, when Laban heareth the report of Jacob his sister's son, that he runneth to meet him, and embraceth him, and kisseth him, and bringeth him in unto his house; and he recounteth to Laban all these things,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Laban, hearing news of Jacob, his sister's son, came running, and took Jacob in his arms, and kissing him, made him come into his house. And Jacob gave him news of everything.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    It happened, when Laban heard the news of Jacob, his sister's son, that he ran to meet Jacob, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban all these things.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    When Laban heard this news about Jacob, his sister’s son, he rushed out to meet him. He embraced him and kissed him and brought him to his house. Jacob told Laban how he was related to him.

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 24:29 : 29 Now Rebekah had a brother whose name was Laban, and Laban ran out to the man by the well.
  • Gen 45:15 : 15 Moreover he kissed all his brothers and wept on them, and after that his brothers talked with him.
  • Exod 4:27 : 27 And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.
  • Exod 18:7 : 7 And Moses went out to meet his father-in-law, and bowed down, and kissed him; and they asked each other about their well-being; and they went into the tent.
  • 2 Sam 19:39 : 39 And all the people went over the Jordan. And when the king had crossed over, the king kissed Barzillai and blessed him; and he returned to his own place.
  • Luke 7:45 : 45 You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in has not ceased to kiss my feet.
  • Acts 20:37 : 37 Then they all wept freely, and fell on Paul's neck and kissed him,
  • Rom 16:16 : 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.
  • Col 4:5 : 5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

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    9 And while he was still speaking with them, Rachel came with her father's sheep, for she tended them.

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    11 And Jacob kissed Rachel and lifted up his voice and wept.

    12 And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's relative, and that he was Rebekah's son; and she ran and told her father.

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    14 And Laban said to him, Surely you are my bone and my flesh. And he stayed with him for a month.

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    16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.

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    25 Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount, and Laban with his brethren pitched in Mount Gilead.

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    55 And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned to his place.

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    28 So the young woman ran and told her mother's household these things.

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    22 And Laban gathered together all the men of the place and made a feast.

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