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Then he left and returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/genesis/31.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Laban got up early the next morning, and he kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then he left and returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/31.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Early in the morning Laban arose and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/31.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/31.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then early in the morning Laban got up, and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Laban arose early in the morning and kissed his sons and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters [goodbye] and pronounced a blessing [asking God’s favor] on them. Then Laban left and returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Laban got up early in the morning, kissed his grandchildren and daughters, and blessed them. Then Laban left to return home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Laban got up early in the morning, kissed his grandchildren and daughters, and blessed them. Then Laban left to return home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/31.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed and returned unto his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban kissed his daughters and his grandchildren goodbye, then he left to go back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/31.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/31.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters good-bye, and left to go back home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/31.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br /> Early the next morning, Laban woke up, kissed his grandchildren and daughters, blessed them, and then left for home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/31.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters goodbye and blessed them. Then Laban left and returned home. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning, Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them. Laban departed and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban arose, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/31.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Early in the morning, Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them. Laban departed and returned to his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Laban rises early in the morning, and kisses his sons and his daughters, and blesses them; and Laban goes on, and turns back to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Laban riseth early in the morning, and kisseth his sons and his daughters, and blesseth them; and Laban goeth on, and turneth back to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Laban will rise up in the morning and will kiss his sons and his daughters, and will bless them: and Laban will go and turn back to his place.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But laban arose in the night, and kissed his sons, and daughters, and blessed them: and returned to his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In truth, Laban rose up in the night, and he kissed his sons and daughters, and he blessed them. And he returned to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/31.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Early the next morning, Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them; then he set out on his journey back home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them; then he departed and returned home.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban rose up and kissed his grandsons and his daughters, and blessed them; then Laban returned and went to his country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Laban arose at dawn and kissed his sons and his daughters, and he blessed them, and Laban returned and he went on to his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them. And Laban departed, and returned unto his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Laban rose up in the morning, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them; and Laban having turned back, departed to his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/31-55.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=8032" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Jacob's Covenant with Laban</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">54</span>Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain and invited his relatives to eat a meal. And after they had eaten, they spent the night on the mountain. <span class="reftext">55</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1242.htm" title="1242: bab·bō·qer (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Morn- ing. From baqar; properly, dawn; generally, morning.">Early the next morning,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: lā·ḇān (N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">Laban</a> <a href="/hebrew/7925.htm" title="7925: way·yaš·kêm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; but used only as denominative from shkem; literally, to load up, i.e. To start early in the morning.">got up</a> <a href="/hebrew/5401.htm" title="5401: way·naš·šêq (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kiss, to equip with weapons. A primitive root; to kiss, literally or figuratively; also, to equip with weapons.">and kissed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: lə·ḇā·nāw (Prep-l:: N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">his grandchildren</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: wə·liḇ·nō·w·ṯāw (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">and daughters</a> <a href="/hebrew/1288.htm" title="1288: way·ḇā·reḵ (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To kneel, bless. A primitive root; to kneel; by implication to bless God, and man; also to curse.">and blessed them.</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ·hem (DirObjM:: 3mp) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3837.htm" title="3837: lā·ḇān (N-proper-ms) -- Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob. The same as laban; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert.">Then he</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: way·yê·leḵ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">left</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to return</a> <a href="/hebrew/4725.htm" title="4725: lim·qō·mōw (Prep-l:: N-msc:: 3ms) -- 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.">home.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1-5</a></span><br />So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. / “Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. / May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Genesis 32:1-2</a></span><br />Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him. / When Jacob saw them, he said, “This is the camp of God.” So he named that place Mahanaim.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/24-60.htm">Genesis 24:60</a></span><br />And they blessed Rebekah and said to her, “Our sister, may you become the mother of thousands upon thousands. May your offspring possess the gates of their enemies.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/27-41.htm">Genesis 27:41-45</a></span><br />Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. And Esau said in his heart, “The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then I will kill my brother Jacob.” / When the words of her older son Esau were relayed to Rebekah, she sent for her younger son Jacob and told him, “Look, your brother Esau is consoling himself by plotting to kill you. / So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></span><br />Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-9.htm">Genesis 35:9-15</a></span><br />After Jacob had returned from Paddan-aram, God appeared to him again and blessed him. / And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel. / And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/46-1.htm">Genesis 46:1-4</a></span><br />So Israel set out with all that he had, and when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father Isaac. / And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob. / “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/18-7.htm">Exodus 18:7</a></span><br />So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law and bowed down and kissed him. They greeted each other and went into the tent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/1-9.htm">Ruth 1:9</a></span><br />May the LORD enable each of you to find rest in the home of your new husband.” And she kissed them as they wept aloud<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/20-41.htm">1 Samuel 20:41-42</a></span><br />When the young man had gone, David got up from the south side of the stone, fell facedown, and bowed three times. Then he and Jonathan kissed each other and wept together—though David wept more. / And Jonathan said to David, “Go in peace, for the two of us have sworn in the name of the LORD, saying, ‘May the LORD be a witness between you and me, and between your descendants and mine forever.’” Then David got up and departed, and Jonathan went back into the city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-39.htm">2 Samuel 19:39</a></span><br />So all the people crossed the Jordan, and then the king crossed over. The king kissed Barzillai and blessed him, and Barzillai returned home.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-20.htm">1 Kings 19:20</a></span><br />So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/15-20.htm">Luke 15:20</a></span><br />So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still in the distance, his father saw him and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-36.htm">Acts 20:36-38</a></span><br />When Paul had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. / They all wept openly as they embraced Paul and kissed him. / They were especially grieved by his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Romans 16:16</a></span><br />Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned to his place.</p><p class="hdg">and kissed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Genesis 31:28</a></b></br> And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in <i>so</i> doing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Genesis 33:4</a></b></br> And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him: and they wept.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/1-14.htm">Ruth 1:14</a></b></br> And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.</p><p class="hdg">blessed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/24-60.htm">Genesis 24:60</a></b></br> And they blessed Rebekah, and said unto her, Thou <i>art</i> our sister, be thou <i>the mother</i> of thousands of millions, and let thy seed possess the gate of those which hate them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/28-1.htm">Genesis 28:1</a></b></br> And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/23-5.htm">Numbers 23:5,8,11</a></b></br> And the LORD put a word in Balaam's mouth, and said, Return unto Balak, and thus thou shalt speak… </p><p class="hdg">returned.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Genesis 18:33</a></b></br> And the LORD went his way, as soon as he had left communing with Abraham: and Abraham returned unto his place.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Genesis 30:25</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/24-25.htm">Numbers 24:25</a></b></br> And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place: and Balak also went his way.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/31-50.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/31-40.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/genesis/28-18.htm">Early</a> <a href="/genesis/31-28.htm">Grandchildren</a> <a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Home</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/29-11.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/29-13.htm">Kissing</a> <a href="/genesis/31-51.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/29-25.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-21.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/26-18.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-29.htm">Blesseth</a> <a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/genesis/34-1.htm">Daughters</a> <a href="/genesis/37-17.htm">Departed</a> <a href="/exodus/2-18.htm">Early</a> <a href="/genesis/45-10.htm">Grandchildren</a> <a href="/genesis/34-5.htm">Home</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Kissed</a> <a href="/genesis/33-4.htm">Kisseth</a> <a href="/genesis/50-1.htm">Kissing</a> <a href="/genesis/32-4.htm">Laban</a> <a href="/genesis/40-6.htm">Morning</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/genesis/32-22.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/genesis/38-1.htm">Turneth</a> <a href="/genesis/32-1.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 31</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-19.htm">Rachel steals her father's household gods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-22.htm">Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-34.htm">Rachel's plan to hide the images.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Jacob's complaint of Laban.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed.</a></span><br></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'; 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In biblical narratives, early morning often signifies a new beginning or a decisive action (e.g., <a href="/genesis/22-3.htm">Genesis 22:3</a>, when Abraham sets out to sacrifice Isaac). It suggests Laban's acceptance of the situation and his readiness to move forward.<p><b>Laban got up</b><br>Laban's rising signifies his active role in the events. Throughout Genesis, Laban is portrayed as a shrewd and sometimes manipulative character (Genesis 29-31). His getting up here may symbolize a shift from confrontation to acceptance.<p><b>and kissed his grandchildren and daughters</b><br>Kissing in ancient Near Eastern culture was a common expression of affection and farewell (<a href="/genesis/27-26.htm">Genesis 27:26-27</a>). Laban's act of kissing his family members shows a personal and emotional connection, despite previous tensions with Jacob. It reflects a moment of familial reconciliation and peace.<p><b>and blessed them</b><br>Blessings in the patriarchal narratives are significant, often conveying a transfer of favor and divine promise (<a href="/genesis/27-27.htm">Genesis 27:27-29</a>). Laban's blessing, though not as prominent as those given by the patriarchs, still carries weight as a gesture of goodwill and hope for prosperity and protection.<p><b>Then he left to return home</b><br>Laban's departure marks the end of his direct involvement in Jacob's life. This return home signifies a return to his own affairs and the conclusion of his pursuit of Jacob. It also highlights the theme of separation and the fulfillment of God's promise to Jacob to return to his homeland (<a href="/genesis/28-15.htm">Genesis 28:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a></b><br>The father of Leah and Rachel, and the father-in-law of Jacob. He is a key figure in Jacob's life, often representing opposition and challenge.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a></b><br>The grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac, and husband to Leah and Rachel. He is the central figure in this account, having just left Laban's household with his family and possessions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/l/leah_and_rachel.htm">Leah and Rachel</a></b><br>The daughters of Laban and wives of Jacob. They play significant roles in the unfolding of God's promises to Jacob.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a></b><br>The region where Laban lived and where Jacob spent many years working for Laban.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_departure.htm">The Departure</a></b><br>This event marks the end of Jacob's time with Laban and the beginning of his journey back to Canaan, the land promised to his forefathers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_family_blessings.htm">The Importance of Family Blessings</a></b><br>Laban's act of blessing his family before departing highlights the significance of speaking blessings over our loved ones. In our lives, we should prioritize blessing and encouraging our family members.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god's_promises.htm">Trusting God's Promises</a></b><br>Jacob's journey back to Canaan is a testament to trusting in God's promises, even when the path is uncertain. We are called to trust in God's faithfulness in our own journeys.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reconciliation_and_peace.htm">Reconciliation and Peace</a></b><br>Despite past conflicts, Laban and Jacob part ways with a gesture of peace. This teaches us the importance of seeking reconciliation and peace in our relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_our_journeys.htm">God's Sovereignty in Our Journeys</a></b><br>Just as God guided Jacob, He is sovereign over our life's journey. We should seek His guidance and trust His timing in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_uncertain_times.htm">The Role of Faith in Uncertain Times</a></b><br>Jacob's departure is an act of faith, stepping into the unknown with trust in God's promises. We are encouraged to exercise faith in times of uncertainty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 31</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_laban_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Laban in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_laban_pursuit_in_genesis_33.htm">Why is there no mention of repercussions or pursuit from Laban, despite prior tensions, when Jacob meets Esau in Genesis 33?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_speak_to_idolater_laban.htm">In Genesis 31:24, why would God communicate with Laban if Laban worshipped other gods, and how does this align with other biblical passages about idolatry?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/summarize_leah_and_rachel's_story..htm">What is the summary of Leah and Rachel's story?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 55.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters</span>, - <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. Rachel and Leah and their children. It does not appear that Laban kissed Jacob on taking final leave of him as he did on first meeting him (Genesis 29:39) - <span class="cmt_word">and blessed them</span> (cf. Genesis 14:60; 28:1): <span class="cmt_word">and Laban departed, and returned unto his place</span> - Padan-aram (cf. <a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Genesis 18:33</a>; <a href="/genesis/30-25.htm">Genesis 30:25</a>). <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/31-55.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Early the next morning,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּבֹּ֗קֶר</span> <span class="translit">(bab·bō·qer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dawn, morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Laban</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבָ֜ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">got up</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֨ם</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·kêm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7925.htm">Strong's 7925: </a> </span><span class="str2">To load up, to start early in the morning</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and kissed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְנַשֵּׁ֧ק</span> <span class="translit">(way·naš·šêq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5401.htm">Strong's 5401: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kiss, to equip with weapons</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his grandchildren</span><br /><span class="heb">לְבָנָ֛יו</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḇā·nāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and daughters</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִבְנוֹתָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liḇ·nō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> </span><span class="str2">A daughter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and blessed them.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיְבָ֣רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·ḇā·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1288.htm">Strong's 1288: </a> </span><span class="str2">To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Then [he]</span><br /><span class="heb">לָבָ֖ן</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḇān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3837.htm">Strong's 3837: </a> </span><span class="str2">Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob</span><br /><br /><span class="word">left</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּ֛לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, come, walk</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to return</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֥שָׁב</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">home.</span><br /><span class="heb">לִמְקֹמֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(lim·qō·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4725.htm">Strong's 4725: </a> </span><span class="str2">A standing, a spot, a condition</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/31-55.htm">Genesis 31:55 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/31-55.htm">OT Law: Genesis 31:55 Early in the morning Laban rose up (Gen. 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