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Berean Standard Bible

“Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east.”

Genesis 29:1

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Study note

After the dream at Bethel, Jacob continues his journey east toward the land of Laban, his mother's brother. This short verse marks the change from the fugitive's flight to arrival in a new country, where he will work, marry and raise a family for twenty years.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Jacob went on his journey till he came to the land of the children of the East.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y SIGUIÓ Jacob su camino, y fué á la tierra de los orientales.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Jacob continuó el viaje hasta que llegó finalmente a la tierra ubicada al este del río Jordán.

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