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Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well. <a href="/nlt/genesis/29.htm">New Living Translation</a> It was the custom there to wait for all the flocks to arrive before removing the stone and watering the animals. Afterward the stone would be placed back over the mouth of the well. <a href="/esv/genesis/29.htm">English Standard Version</a> and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place over the mouth of the well. <a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> When all the flocks had been gathered there, the shepherds would roll away the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well. <a href="/kjv/genesis/29.htm">King James Bible</a> And 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/29.htm">New King James Version</a> Now all the flocks would be gathered there; and they would roll the stone from the well’s mouth, water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the well’s mouth. <a href="/nasb_/genesis/29.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> When all the flocks were gathered there, they would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would put the stone back in its place on the mouth of the well. <a href="/nasb/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1995</a> When all the flocks were gathered there, they would then roll the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the mouth of the well. <a href="/nasb77/genesis/29.htm">NASB 1977 </a> When all the flocks were gathered there, they would then roll the stone from the mouth of the well, and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the mouth of the well. <a href="/lsb/genesis/29.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And all the flocks would be gathered there, and they would roll the stone from the mouth of the well and give water to the sheep to drink and return the stone back to its place on the mouth of the well. <a href="/amp/genesis/29.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well, water the sheep, and [afterward] replace the stone on the mouth of the well. <a href="/csb/genesis/29.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The shepherds would roll the stone from the opening of the well and water the sheep when all the flocks were gathered there. Then they would return the stone to its place over the well’s opening. <a href="/hcsb/genesis/29.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the opening of the well and water the sheep. The stone was then placed back on the well&#8217s opening. <a href="/asv/genesis/29.htm">American Standard Version</a> And 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 its place. <a href="/cev/genesis/29.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Shepherds would roll the rock away when all their sheep had gathered there. Then after the sheep had been watered, the shepherds would roll the rock back over the mouth of the well. <a href="/erv/genesis/29.htm">English Revised Version</a> And 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 its place. <a href="/gwt/genesis/29.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When all the flocks were gathered there, the stone would be rolled off the opening of the well so that the sheep could be watered. Then the stone would be put back in place over the opening of the well. <a href="/gnt/genesis/29.htm">Good News Translation</a> Whenever all the flocks came together there, the shepherds would roll the stone back and water them. Then they would put the stone back in place. <a href="/isv/genesis/29.htm">International Standard Version</a> and when all the flocks had been gathered there, they would roll away the stone from the opening of the well, water their flocks, and then return the stone to its place covering the opening of the well. <a href="/msb/genesis/29.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> When all the flocks had been gathered there, the shepherds would roll away the stone from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well. <a href="/net/genesis/29.htm">NET Bible</a> When all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone off the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would put the stone back in its place over the well's mouth. <a href="/nheb/genesis/29.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now all the flocks would be gathered there, and they would roll the stone from the well?s mouth, and water the sheep, and put the stone again on the well's mouth in its place. <a href="/wbt/genesis/29.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And 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 its place. <a href="/web/genesis/29.htm">World English Bible</a> There all the flocks were gathered. They rolled the stone from the well’s mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone back on the well’s mouth in its place. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/29.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> (When all the droves have been gathered there, and they have rolled the stone from off the mouth of the well, and have watered the flock, then they have turned back the stone on the mouth of the well to its place.) <a href="/ylt/genesis/29.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> (When thither have all the droves been gathered, and they have rolled the stone from off the mouth of the well, and have watered the flock, then they have turned back the stone on the mouth of the well to its place.) <a href="/slt/genesis/29.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they gather there all the flocks; and they rolled away the stone from the mouth of the well and watered the sheep, and turned back the stone upon the mouth of the well to its place.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/29.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the custom was, when all the sheep were gathered together to roll away the stone, and after the sheep were watered, to put it on the mouth of the well again. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/29.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And the custom was, when all the sheep were gathered together, to roll away the stone. And when the flocks had been refreshed, they placed it over the mouth of the well again. <a href="/nabre/genesis/29.htm">New American Bible</a> When all the shepherds were assembled there they would roll the stone away from the mouth of the well and water the sheep. Then they would put the stone back again in its place over the mouth of the well. <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/29.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and when all the flocks were gathered there, the shepherds would roll the stone from the mouth of the well, and water the sheep, and put the stone back in its place on the mouth of the well.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/29.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And all the flocks were gathered there; and the shepherds rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and then put the stone back in its place upon the well's mouth. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/29.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And all the flocks assembled there and they rolled the stone from the mouth of the well and they give drink to the sheep and return the stone to the mouth of the well in its place.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/29.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thither were all the flocks gathered; and they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the sheep, and put the stone back upon the well's mouth in its place.-- <a href="/sep/genesis/29.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And there were all the flocks gathered, and they used to roll away the stone from the mouth of the well, and water the flocks, and set the stone again in its place on the mouth of the well. <a href="/parallel/genesis/29-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=6937" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/29.htm">Jacob Meets Rachel</a> …2He looked and saw a well in the field, and near it lay three flocks of sheep, because the sheep were watered from this well. And a large stone covered the mouth of the well. 3<a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: ḵāl (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">When all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5739.htm" title="5739: hā·‘ă·ḏā·rîm (Art:: N-mp) -- A flock, herd. From adar; an arrangement, i.e. Muster.">the flocks</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: wə·ne·’es·p̄ū- (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">had been gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/8033.htm" title="8033: šām·māh (Adv:: 3fs) -- There, thither. A primitive particle; there then; often thither, or thence.">there,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1556.htm" title="1556: wə·ḡā·lă·lū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- To roll, roll away. A primitive root; to roll.">the shepherds would roll away</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: hā·’e·ḇen (Art:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">the stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: mê·‘al (Prep-m) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/875.htm" title="875: hab·bə·’êr (Art:: N-fs) -- A well, pit. From ba'ar; a pit; especially a well.">of the well</a> <a href="/hebrew/8248.htm" title="8248: wə·hiš·qū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp) -- Cause to drink water, give to drink. A primitive root; to quaff, i.e. to irrigate or furnish a potion to.">and water</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6629.htm" title="6629: haṣ·ṣōn (Art:: N-cs) -- Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock. Or tsaown; from an unused root meaning to migrate; a collective name for a flock; also figuratively.">the sheep.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: wə·hê·šî·ḇū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConjPerf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">Then they would return</a> <a href="/hebrew/68.htm" title="68: hā·’e·ḇen (Art:: N-fs) -- A stone. From the root of banah through the meaning to build; a stone.">the stone</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: lim·qō·māh (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3fs) -- Or maqom; also mqowmah; or mqomah; from quwm; properly, a standing, i.e. A spot; but used widely of a locality; also of a condition.">to its place</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/875.htm" title="875: hab·bə·’êr (Art:: N-fs) -- A well, pit. From ba'ar; a pit; especially a well.">of the well.</a> 4“My brothers,” Jacob asked the shepherds, “where are you from?” “We are from Haran,” they answered.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/2-16.htm">Exodus 2:16-17</a> Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters, and they came to draw water and fill the troughs to water their father’s flock. / And when some shepherds came along and drove them away, Moses rose up to help them and watered their flock. <a href="/john/4-6.htm">John 4:6-7</a> Since Jacob’s well was there, Jesus, weary from His journey, sat down by the well. It was about the sixth hour. / When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, “Give Me a drink.” <a href="/1_samuel/9-11.htm">1 Samuel 9:11</a> And as they were climbing the hill to the city, they met some young women coming out to draw water and asked, “Is the seer here?” <a href="/john/10-3.htm">John 10:3-4</a> The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen for his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. / When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. <a href="/isaiah/40-11.htm">Isaiah 40:11</a> He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. <a href="/psalms/23-1.htm">Psalm 23:1-2</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. <a href="/ezekiel/34-12.htm">Ezekiel 34:12-15</a> As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. / I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. ... <a href="/john/10-11.htm">John 10:11</a> I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. <a href="/jeremiah/31-10.htm">Jeremiah 31:10</a> Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock. <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15-17</a> When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. <a href="/1_peter/5-2.htm">1 Peter 5:2-4</a> Be shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness; / not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. / And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. <a href="/luke/15-4.htm">Luke 15:4-6</a> “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ <a href="/matthew/18-12.htm">Matthew 18:12-14</a> What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. <a href="/revelation/7-17.htm">Revelation 7:17</a> For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” <a href="/micah/5-4.htm">Micah 5:4</a> He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And 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 on the well's mouth in his place.the flocks.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Droves</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/revelation/10-10.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/revelation/6-14.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/26-20.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/genesis/24-8.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/28-21.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Watered</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Well's</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/30-40.htm">Droves</a> <a href="/genesis/29-6.htm">Flock</a> <a href="/genesis/29-7.htm">Flocks</a> <a href="/genesis/29-7.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Roll</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Rolled</a> <a href="/genesis/29-6.htm">Sheep</a> <a href="/genesis/29-4.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Stone</a> <a href="/genesis/39-1.htm">Thither</a> <a href="/genesis/29-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Turned</a> <a href="/genesis/29-7.htm">Water</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Watered</a> <a href="/genesis/29-8.htm">Well's</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 29</div>1. <a href="/genesis/29-1.htm">Jacob comes to the well of Haran.</a> 9. <a href="/genesis/29-9.htm">He becomes acquainted with Rachel.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Laban entertains him.</a> 18. <a href="/genesis/29-18.htm">Jacob covenants for Rachel.</a> 23. <a href="/genesis/29-23.htm">He is deceived by Laban with Leah.</a> 28. <a href="/genesis/29-28.htm">He marries also Rachel, and serves for her seven years more.</a> 32. <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Leah bears Reuben;</a> 33. <a href="/genesis/29-33.htm">Simeon;</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/29-34.htm">Levi;</a> 35. <a href="/genesis/29-35.htm">and Judah.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/29.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/29.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>When all the flocks had been gathered there This phrase indicates a communal practice among shepherds in ancient Near Eastern cultures. Wells were often shared resources, and shepherds would gather their flocks together to ensure fair access to water. This practice highlights the importance of cooperation and community in pastoral life. The gathering of flocks can also be seen as a metaphor for unity and collective provision, themes that resonate throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/133.htm">Psalm 133:1</a>, which speaks of the goodness of brethren dwelling together in unity.the shepherds would roll away the stone from the mouth of the well The stone covering the well served as a protective measure to prevent contamination and unauthorized access. Rolling away the stone required collective effort, symbolizing the need for cooperation among the shepherds. This act can be seen as a type of Christ, who rolled away the stone from His own tomb, signifying victory over death and providing living water to all who believe (<a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a>). The removal of the stone also signifies access to life-sustaining resources, paralleling the spiritual nourishment found in Christ.and water the sheep Watering the sheep was a critical task for shepherds, as water is essential for the survival and health of the flock. This act of care reflects the shepherd's responsibility and foreshadows the imagery of God as the Good Shepherd, who provides for His people (<a href="/psalms/23.htm">Psalm 23:1-2</a>). The provision of water is also symbolic of spiritual sustenance, as seen in Jesus' invitation to come to Him and drink (<a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-38</a>).Then they would return the stone to its place over the mouth of the well Returning the stone ensured the well remained protected and preserved for future use. This action underscores the importance of stewardship and responsibility in managing resources. It also reflects the cyclical nature of life and the need for ongoing diligence in caring for what God has provided. The act of covering the well again can be seen as a reminder of the boundaries and order established by God, as well as the anticipation of future gatherings and provision.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The central figure in this chapter, Jacob is on a journey to find a wife from his mother's family. His encounter at the well is a pivotal moment in his life. 2. <a href="/topical/s/shepherds.htm">Shepherds</a> These are the individuals responsible for tending the flocks. They play a role in the communal activity of watering the sheep, which involves cooperation and timing. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_well.htm">The Well</a> A significant location in the account, the well is a place of gathering and sustenance. It symbolizes provision and community. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_stone.htm">The Stone</a> The stone covering the well represents a barrier that requires collective effort to move, symbolizing obstacles that can be overcome through cooperation. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_flocks.htm">The Flocks</a> Representing wealth and sustenance, the flocks are central to the livelihood of the people and are a reason for the gathering at the well.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/community_and_cooperation.htm">Community and Cooperation</a> The act of rolling the stone away from the well required the shepherds to work together. This teaches the importance of community and cooperation in overcoming obstacles. <a href="/topical/d/divine_timing.htm">Divine Timing</a> The gathering of the flocks and the timing of Jacob's arrival at the well suggest divine orchestration. Trust in God's timing is crucial in our lives. <a href="/topical/p/provision_and_sustenance.htm">Provision and Sustenance</a> The well symbolizes God's provision. Just as the well provided water for the flocks, God provides for our needs. <a href="/topical/b/barriers_and_breakthroughs.htm">Barriers and Breakthroughs</a> The stone over the well represents barriers in our lives. With faith and cooperation, these can be moved, leading to breakthroughs. <a href="/topical/e/encounters_with_god.htm">Encounters with God</a> Like Jacob, we can have significant encounters with God in ordinary places. Be open to divine appointments in daily life.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_29.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 29</a> <a href="/q/why_are_jesus'_images_important.htm">What is the significance of Jesus' images?</a> <a href="/q/could_jacob_alone_move_a_multi-shepherd_stone.htm">Genesis 29:2-3: How plausible is it for Jacob alone to remove a stone that typically required multiple shepherds?</a> <a href="/q/is_job's_prosperity_historically_plausible.htm">Could Job's remarkable prosperity and divine favor (Job 29:4-6) be historically or scientifically plausible?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_house_dedication.htm">What is the biblical significance of shepherds?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/29.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - And thither were all the flecks gathered. "Fifteen minutes later we came to a large well in a valley among the swells, fitted up with troughs and reservoirs, with flocks waiting around" (Robinson, 3. p. 21). And they rolled the stone from the well's mouth, find watered the sheep, and put the stone again upon the well's mouth in his place. From the middle of ver. 2 the words are parenthetical, the watering of the flocks not having taken place till Rachel had arrived (ver. 9) and Jacob had uncovered the well (ver. 10). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/29-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>When all כָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the flocks הָעֲדָרִ֗ים (hā·‘ă·ḏā·rîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5739.htm">Strong's 5739: </a> An arrangement, muster had been gathered וְנֶאֶסְפוּ־ (wə·ne·’es·p̄ū-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove there, שָׁ֣מָּה (šām·māh) Adverb | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8033.htm">Strong's 8033: </a> There, then, thither the shepherds would roll away וְגָלֲל֤וּ (wə·ḡā·lă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1556.htm">Strong's 1556: </a> To roll, roll away the stone הָאֶ֙בֶן֙ (hā·’e·ḇen) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone from מֵעַל֙ (mê·‘al) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the mouth פִּ֣י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the well הַבְּאֵ֔ר (hab·bə·’êr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_875.htm">Strong's 875: </a> A pit, a well and water וְהִשְׁק֖וּ (wə·hiš·qū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8248.htm">Strong's 8248: </a> To quaff, to irrigate, furnish a, potion to the sheep. הַצֹּ֑אן (haṣ·ṣōn) Article | Noun - common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6629.htm">Strong's 6629: </a> Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock Then they would return וְהֵשִׁ֧יבוּ (wə·hê·šî·ḇū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again the stone הָאֶ֛בֶן (hā·’e·ḇen) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_68.htm">Strong's 68: </a> A stone to its place לִמְקֹמָֽהּ׃ (lim·qō·māh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> A standing, a spot, a condition over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the mouth פִּ֥י (pî) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the well. הַבְּאֵ֖ר (hab·bə·’êr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_875.htm">Strong's 875: </a> A pit, a well <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/29-3.htm">Genesis 29:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/29-3.htm">OT Law: Genesis 29:3 There all the flocks were gathered (Gen. 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