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Genesis 29:1 Meaning

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

Context Explained

1Then Jacob went on his journey, and came into the land of the people of the east.

2And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.

3And thither were all the flocks gathered: and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 11:9

    Both Jacob's journey and Abraham's sojourn illustrate the faith of those seeking God's promises.

Source: Genesis 29:1