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Berean Standard Bible

“And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.”

Genesis 31:2

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Study note

Jacob has served his uncle Laban for twenty years, and Laban has repeatedly changed his wages. As Jacob's flocks grow, Laban's sons complain and the family atmosphere turns sour.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And Jacob saw from the countenance of Laban that his attitude toward him had changed.

World English Bible (WEB)

Jacob saw the expression on Laban’s face, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

King James Version (KJV)

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as beforetime.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Jacob saw that Laban's feeling for him was no longer what it had been before.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Miraba también Jacob el semblante de Labán, y veía que no era para con él como ayer y antes de ayer.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pronto Jacob percibió un considerable cambio en la actitud de Labán hacia él.

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