New English Translation

Genesis 31:1-4 New English Translation (NET)

1. Jacob heard that Laban’s sons were complaining, “Jacob has taken everything that belonged to our father! He has gotten rich at our father’s expense!”

2. When Jacob saw the look on Laban’s face, he could tell his attitude toward him had changed.

3. The Lord said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your fathers and to your relatives. I will be with you.”

4. So Jacob sent a message for Rachel and Leah to come to the field where his flocks were.