Genesis 30:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Laban said, Behold, I would it might be according to thy word.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Laban said, 'Yes, let it be just as you have said.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Laban is agreeing to Jacob's proposed arrangement for dividing the livestock between them.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's time working for his father-in-law Laban in Mesopotamia. Jacob had proposed a specific way to divide Laban's flocks - Jacob would take the speckled and spotted animals as his wages, while Laban would keep the solid-colored ones. Laban quickly agreed because he thought this arrangement heavily favored him, not realizing God would bless Jacob's portion.

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