Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Go at once to Paddan Aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel. Take a wife for yourself there, from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. New Living Translation Instead, go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of your grandfather Bethuel, and marry one of your uncle Laban’s daughters. English Standard Version Arise, go to Paddan-aram to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father, and take as your wife from there one of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. Berean Standard Bible “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. Berean Literal Bible Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, the father of your mother, and take for yourself from there a wife from the daughters of Laban, the brother of your mother. King James Bible Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. New King James Version Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. New American Standard Bible Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and from there take to yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. NASB 1995 “Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and from there take to yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. NASB 1977 “Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and from there take to yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. Legacy Standard Bible Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and from there take to yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. Amplified Bible Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take from there as a wife for yourself one of the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother. Berean Annotated Bible “Go at once to Paddan-aram (northwest Mesopotamia), to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel (dweller in God), and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban (white), your mother’s brother. Christian Standard Bible Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother’s father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. Holman Christian Standard Bible Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother’s father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. American Standard Version Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. Contemporary English Version Go at once to your mother's father Bethuel in northern Syria and choose a wife from one of the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother. English Revised Version Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. GOD'S WORD® Translation Quick! Go to Paddan Aram. Go to the home of Bethuel, your mother's father, and get yourself a wife from there from the daughters of your uncle Laban. Good News Translation Go instead to Mesopotamia, to the home of your grandfather Bethuel, and marry one of the young women there, one of your uncle Laban's daughters. International Standard Version Instead, get up, travel to Paddan-aram, and visit the household of Bethuel, your mother's father. Marry one of Laban's daughters, since he's your mother's brother. NET Bible Leave immediately for Paddan Aram! Go to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father, and find yourself a wife there, among the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother. New Heart English Bible Arise, go to Paddan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father. Take a wife from there from the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother. Webster's Bible Translation Arise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“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. World English Bible Arise, go to Paddan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father. Take a wife from there from the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionrise, go to Padan-Aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, and take for yourself a wife from there, from the daughters of your mother’s brother Laban; Berean Literal Bible Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, the father of your mother, and take for yourself from there a wife from the daughters of Laban, the brother of your mother. Young's Literal Translation rise, go to Padan-Aram, to the house of Bethuel, thy mother's father, and take for thyself from thence a wife, of the daughters of Laban, thy mother's brother; Smith's Literal Translation Rising, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father, and take to thee from thence a wife from the daughters of Laban, thy mother's brother. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut go, and take a journey to Mesopotamia of Syria, to the house of Bathuel thy mother's father, and take thee a wife thence of the daughters of Laban thy uncle. Catholic Public Domain Version But go, and journey to Mesopotamia of Syria, to the house of Bethuel, your mother’s father, and there accept for yourself a wife from the daughters of Laban, your maternal uncle. New American Bible Go now to Paddan-aram, to the home of your mother’s father Bethuel, and there choose a wife for yourself from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. New Revised Standard Version Go at once to Paddan-aram to the house of Bethuel, your mother’s father; and take as wife from there one of the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleArise, go to Padan-aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father; and take for yourself a wife from there of the daughters of Laban your mother's brother. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Arise, go to Padan d'Aram to the house of Bethuyel, the father of your mother, and take for yourself from there a woman from the daughters of Laban, the brother of your mother. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Arise, go to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; and take thee a wife from thence of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. Brenton Septuagint Translation Rise and depart quickly into Mesopotamia, to the house of Bathuel the father of thy mother, and take to thyself thence a wife of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob Flees to Laban1So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. “Do not take a wife from the Canaanite women,” he commanded. 2“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. 3May God Almighty bless you and make you fruitful and multiply you, so that you may become a company of peoples.… Cross References Go at once to Paddan-aram, Genesis 25:20 and Isaac was forty years old when he married Rebekah, the daughter of Bethuel the Aramean from Paddan-aram and the sister of Laban the Aramean. Genesis 24:3-4 and I will have you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I am dwelling, / but will go to my country and my kindred to take a wife for my son Isaac.” Genesis 24:10 Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all manner of good things from his master in hand. And he set out for Nahor’s hometown in Aram-naharaim. to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel, Genesis 24:23-24 “Whose daughter are you?” he asked. “Please tell me, is there room in your father’s house for us to spend the night?” / She replied, “I am the daughter of Bethuel, the son that Milcah bore to Nahor.” Genesis 24:15-16 Before the servant had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder. She was the daughter of Bethuel son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. / Now the girl was very beautiful, a virgin who had not had relations with any man. She went down to the spring, filled her jar, and came up again. Genesis 24:50-51 Laban and Bethuel answered, “This is from the LORD; we have no choice in the matter. / Rebekah is here before you. Take her and go, and let her become the wife of your master’s son, just as the LORD has decreed.” and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban, Genesis 29:16-18 Now Laban had two daughters; the older was named Leah, and the younger was named Rachel. / Leah had weak eyes, but Rachel was shapely and beautiful. / Since Jacob loved Rachel, he answered, “I will serve you seven years for your younger daughter Rachel.” Genesis 29:25-28 When morning came, there was Leah! “What have you done to me?” Jacob said to Laban. “Wasn’t it for Rachel that I served you? Why have you deceived me?” / Laban replied, “It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the older. / Finish this week’s celebration, and we will give you the younger one in return for another seven years of work.” … your mother’s brother. Genesis 29:10-12 As soon as Jacob saw Rachel, the daughter of his mother’s brother Laban, with Laban’s sheep, he went up and rolled the stone away from the mouth of the well and watered his uncle’s sheep. / Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. / He told Rachel that he was Rebekah’s son, a relative of her father, and she ran and told her father. Genesis 24:29-31 Now Rebekah had a brother named Laban, and he rushed out to the man at the spring. / As soon as he saw the ring, and the bracelets on his sister’s wrists, and heard Rebekah’s words, “The man said this to me,” he went and found the man standing by the camels near the spring. / “Come, you who are blessed by the LORD,” said Laban. “Why are you standing out here? I have prepared the house and a place for the camels.” Genesis 24:55-60 But her brother and mother said, “Let the girl remain with us ten days or so. After that, she may go.” / But he replied, “Do not delay me, since the LORD has made my journey a success. Send me on my way so that I may go to my master.” / So they said, “We will call the girl and ask her opinion.” … Genesis 26:34-35 When Esau was forty years old, he took as his wives Judith daughter of Beeri the Hittite and Basemath daughter of Elon the Hittite. / And they brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah. Genesis 27:46 Then Rebekah said to Isaac, “I am weary of my life because of these Hittite women. If Jacob takes a Hittite wife from among them, what good is my life?” Genesis 29:1-2 Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. / He 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. Genesis 24:37-38 My master made me swear an oath and said, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites in whose land I dwell, / but you shall go to my father’s house and to my kindred to take a wife for my son.’ Genesis 31:18 and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan. Treasury of Scripture Arise, go to Padanaram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father; and take you a wife from there of the daughers of Laban your mother's brother. Arise. Hosea 12:12 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep. Padan-aram. Genesis 28:5 And Isaac sent away Jacob: and he went to Padanaram unto Laban, son of Bethuel the Syrian, the brother of Rebekah, Jacob's and Esau's mother. Genesis 22:20-23 And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor; … Genesis 24:10,15-24 And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor… Laban. Genesis 24:29,50 And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well… Jump to Previous Aram Arise Bethuel Bethu'el Daughters House Laban Mother's Once Padanaram Padan-Aram Paddan Paddan-Aram Rise Thence Thyself WifeJump to Next Aram Arise Bethuel Bethu'el Daughters House Laban Mother's Once Padanaram Padan-Aram Paddan Paddan-Aram Rise Thence Thyself WifeGenesis 28 1. Isaac blesses Jacob, and sends him to Padan-aram.6. Esau marries Mahalath the daughter of Ishmael. 10. Jacob journeys, and has a vision of a ladder. 18. The stone of Bethel. 20. Jacob's vow. Go at once to Paddan-aram Paddan-aram, also known as Mesopotamia, is a region in the upper part of the Euphrates River, modern-day northern Syria and Iraq. This area is significant as it is the homeland of Abraham's family. The urgency in "go at once" underscores the importance of Jacob's mission to find a wife from his own kin, reflecting the patriarchal emphasis on maintaining the purity of the covenant lineage. This journey also mirrors Abraham's servant's mission to find a wife for Isaac, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through family lines. to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel and take a wife from among the daughters of Laban your mother’s brother Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaacThe father of Jacob, who gives him the instruction to go to Paddan-aram. 2. Jacob The son of Isaac, who is being sent to find a wife from his mother's family. 3. Paddan-aram A region in Mesopotamia, where Jacob is instructed to find a wife. 4. Bethuel The father of Rebekah, Jacob's mother, and the grandfather of Jacob. 5. Laban Rebekah's brother, Jacob's uncle, from whose daughters Jacob is to choose a wife. Teaching Points Obedience to Parental GuidanceJacob's journey underscores the importance of honoring and obeying parental guidance, especially when it aligns with God's will. Marrying Within the Faith The instruction to marry from within the family of faith highlights the biblical principle of maintaining spiritual unity in marriage. God's Sovereignty in Relationships Jacob's journey to Paddan-aram is part of God's sovereign plan, reminding us that God orchestrates our relationships for His purposes. Trust in God's Provision Jacob's journey required trust in God's provision and guidance, encouraging us to rely on God when making significant life decisions. Heritage and Legacy The emphasis on family lineage and heritage in this passage reminds us of the importance of leaving a godly legacy for future generations. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 28:2?2. Why is Isaac's command to Jacob significant in Genesis 28:2? 3. How does Genesis 28:2 connect to God's covenant with Abraham? 4. What role does family lineage play in Genesis 28:2's directive? 5. How can we apply the principle of obedience from Genesis 28:2 today? 6. What does Genesis 28:2 teach about God's plan for Jacob's future? 7. Why does Genesis 28:2 emphasize marrying within one's own family lineage? 8. How does Genesis 28:2 reflect cultural norms of ancient Israelite society? 9. What theological significance does Genesis 28:2 hold regarding God's covenant with Jacob? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 28? 11. What does the Bible say about arranged marriages? 12. What is the historical significance of the Arameans? 13. In Leviticus 12:2, why does the text declare a mother 'unclean' immediately after childbirth if bearing children was divinely mandated (Genesis 1:28)? 14. How could Jacob and Esau reconcile so suddenly in Genesis 33:4 after years of hostility, and is there historical evidence for Esau's 400 men? What Does Genesis 28:2 Mean Go at once• This is a call for immediate obedience. Isaac does not leave Jacob room for delay; the instruction is urgent and clear, echoing God’s earlier summons to Abraham in Genesis 12:1–4, where prompt action marked genuine faith. • Scripture consistently links quick obedience with blessing (Psalm 119:60; James 1:22). Jacob’s compliance will set the stage for the covenant line to continue unhindered. to Paddan-aram • Paddan-aram, in Mesopotamia, was where Abraham’s family had settled (Genesis 25:20). Returning there keeps Jacob within the circle of God-fearing relatives rather than the Canaanite culture around him. • Just as Abraham’s servant once journeyed there to secure a wife for Isaac (Genesis 24:4, 10), Jacob now retraces that faithful path. God’s purposes often unfold through familiar, divinely chosen channels rather than through convenience or local preference. to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel • The mention of Bethuel highlights covenant continuity through Rebekah’s lineage (Genesis 24:15, 24). • By naming the household, Isaac narrows Jacob’s options to a spiritually safe environment. This underscores Proverbs 22:6—families that honor God nurture children who will honor Him as well. and take a wife • Marriage is presented as a God-ordained institution (Genesis 2:24). Isaac assumes this next step is essential for Jacob, reflecting Proverbs 18:22: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD.” • For Jacob, marriage is not merely personal; it is covenantal. Through it, God will multiply descendants as promised in Genesis 28:3-4. from among the daughters of Laban, your mother’s brother • Limiting Jacob’s choice to Laban’s daughters safeguards against the spiritual compromise that plagued Esau, who married Hittite women and “brought grief to Isaac and Rebekah” (Genesis 26:34-35). • The principle behind later commands against intermarriage with idol-worshipers (Deuteronomy 7:3; 2 Corinthians 6:14) is already in view: shared faith matters more than geographic convenience or personal preference. • Jacob will meet Rachel and Leah (Genesis 29), and despite the complexities ahead, God will use this family to birth the twelve tribes of Israel, showing that even imperfect circumstances cannot thwart His covenant plan. summary Genesis 28:2 records Isaac’s urgent, specific directive to Jacob: leave immediately, journey to trusted kin in Paddan-aram, and marry within the covenant family. Each phrase reinforces themes of prompt obedience, covenant continuity, and spiritual purity. By following these instructions, Jacob positions himself to receive the promised blessings, and God’s redemptive storyline moves forward through a lineage safeguarded from the spiritual dangers of the surrounding culture. (2) Padan-aram.--See Note on Genesis 25:20. Throughout this verse Isaac shows a much more intimate acquaintance with the family at Haran than was possessed by Abraham. (Comp. Genesis 24:4.) And though we gather from Genesis 28:5 that Bethuel was now dead, yet it is evident that he was a person of more importance than is supposed by the Rabbins, who ascribe to his feebleness or death the prominent part taken by Laban in his sister's marriage. It was this greater knowledge which made Isaac send Jacob in person, and not a deputy. With a few trusty attendants he would journey till he reached the usual caravan route which led through Damascus to Haran. and would then attach himself to some trading company for escort and society.Verse 2. - Arise, go to Padan-aram (vide Genesis 14:10; Genesis 25:20; Genesis 27:43), to the house of Bethuel thy mother's father; - (vide Genesis 14:24). If yet alive, Bethuel must have been very old, since he was Isaac's cousin, and probably born many years before the son of Abraham - and take thee a wife from thence - though Isaac's wife was found for him, he does not think of imitating Abraham and dispatching another Eliezer in search of a spouse for Rebekah s son. Probably he saw that Jacob could attend to that business sufficiently without assistance from others - of the daughters of Laban thy mother's brother (vide Genesis 14:29). "Isaac appears to entertain no doubt of Jacob's success, which might be the more probable since the same reason which kept Jacob from marrying in Canaan might prevent Laban's daughters from being married in Haran, the worshippers of the Lord being few (Inglis).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “Goלֵךְ֙ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk at once ק֥וּם (qūm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to Paddan-aram, אֲרָ֔ם (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6307: Paddan-aram -- the place where Rachel died to the house בֵּ֥יתָה (bê·ṯāh) Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 1004: A house of your mother’s אִמֶּ֑ךָ (’im·me·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) father אֲבִ֣י (’ă·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1: Father Bethuel, בְתוּאֵ֖ל (ḇə·ṯū·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1328: Bethuel -- perhaps 'man of God', a nephew of Abraham and take וְקַח־ (wə·qaḥ-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 3947: To take a wife אִשָּׁ֔ה (’iš·šāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female from among the daughters מִבְּנ֥וֹת (mib·bə·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of Laban, לָבָ֖ן (lā·ḇān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3837: Laban -- father-in-law of Jacob your mother’s אִמֶּֽךָ׃ (’im·me·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) brother. אֲחִ֥י (’ă·ḥî) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 251: A brother, ) Links Genesis 28:2 NIVGenesis 28:2 NLT Genesis 28:2 ESV Genesis 28:2 NASB Genesis 28:2 KJV Genesis 28:2 BibleApps.com Genesis 28:2 Biblia Paralela Genesis 28:2 Chinese Bible Genesis 28:2 French Bible Genesis 28:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 28:2 Arise go to Paddan Aram to (Gen. 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