Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had gone to Paddan Aram. New Living Translation He also knew that Jacob had obeyed his parents and gone to Paddan-aram. English Standard Version and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and gone to Paddan-aram. Berean Standard Bible and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. King James Bible And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram; New King James Version and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and had gone to Padan Aram. New American Standard Bible and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and had gone to Paddan-aram. NASB 1995 and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and had gone to Paddan-aram. NASB 1977 and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and had gone to Paddan-aram. Legacy Standard Bible and that Jacob had listened to his father and his mother and had gone to Paddan-aram. Amplified Bible and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother and had gone to Paddan-aram. Christian Standard Bible And Jacob listened to his father and mother and went to Paddan-aram. Holman Christian Standard Bible And Jacob listened to his father and mother and went to Paddan-aram. American Standard Version and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan-aram: Contemporary English Version and that he had obeyed his father and mother. English Revised Version and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan-aram: GOD'S WORD® Translation He also learned that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had left for Paddan Aram. Good News Translation He found out that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and had gone to Mesopotamia. International Standard Version After Jacob had obeyed his father and mother's instructions to set out for Paddan-aram, Majority Standard Bible and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. NET Bible Jacob obeyed his father and mother and left for Paddan Aram. New Heart English Bible and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and left for Paddan Aram. Webster's Bible Translation And that Jacob obeyed his father, and his mother, and was gone to Padan-aram; World English Bible and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan Aram. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat Jacob listens to his father and to his mother, and goes to Padan-Aram— Young's Literal Translation that Jacob hearkeneth unto his father and unto his mother, and goeth to Padan-Aram -- Smith's Literal Translation And Jacob will hear to his father, and to his mother, and will go to Padan Aram. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd that Jacob obeying his parents was gone into Syria: Catholic Public Domain Version and that Jacob, obeying his parents, had gone into Syria, New American Bible and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. New Revised Standard Version and that Jacob had obeyed his father and his mother and gone to Paddan-aram. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and went to Padan-aram; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yaquuv listened to his father and to his mother and he went on to Padan d'Aram; OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and that Jacob hearkened to his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan-aram; Brenton Septuagint Translation and that Jacob hearkened to his father and his mother, and went to Mesopotamia of Syria. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Esau Marries Mahalath6Now Esau learned that Isaac had blessed Jacob and sent him to Paddan-aram to take a wife there, commanding him, “Do not marry a Canaanite woman,” 7and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram. 8And seeing that his father Isaac disapproved of the Canaanite women,… Cross References Genesis 27:43-45 So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. / Stay with him for a while, until your brother’s fury subsides— / until your brother’s rage against you wanes and he forgets what you have done to him. Then I will send for you and bring you back from there. Why should I lose both of you in one day?” 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 27:8 Now, my son, listen to my voice and do exactly as I tell you. Genesis 28:1-2 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. 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 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 29:1 Jacob resumed his journey and came to the land of the people of the east. 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. Genesis 35:1 Then God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and settle there. Build an altar there to the God who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau.” Genesis 46:1 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. Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God has commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. Deuteronomy 21:18-21 If a man has a stubborn and rebellious son who does not obey his father and mother and does not listen to them when disciplined, / his father and mother are to lay hold of him and bring him to the elders of his city, to the gate of his hometown, / and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.” ... Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Proverbs 6:20 My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Treasury of Scripture And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram; Genesis 27:43 Now therefore, my son, obey my voice; and arise, flee thou to Laban my brother to Haran; Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Leviticus 19:3 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God. Jump to Previous Aram Hearkened Hearkeneth Jacob Mother Obeyed Padanaram Padan-Aram Paddan Paddan-AramJump to Next Aram Hearkened Hearkeneth Jacob Mother Obeyed Padanaram Padan-Aram Paddan Paddan-AramGenesis 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. and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother Jacob's obedience to his parents reflects the biblical principle of honoring one's father and mother, as commanded in Exodus 20:12. This act of obedience is significant in the patriarchal context, where family authority and blessing were paramount. Isaac and Rebekah's instructions were rooted in the desire to ensure Jacob married within their kin, preserving the covenant lineage. This obedience contrasts with Esau's earlier actions, who married Canaanite women, causing grief to his parents (Genesis 26:34-35). Jacob's compliance underscores the importance of aligning with God's covenantal promises through family guidance. and gone to Paddan-aram Persons / Places / Events 1. JacobThe son of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob is a central figure in this passage. He is known for his journey of faith and obedience, which begins with his departure to Paddan-aram. 2. Isaac Jacob's father, who, along with Rebekah, instructs Jacob to go to Paddan-aram to find a wife from his mother's family, emphasizing the importance of marrying within the covenant community. 3. Rebekah Jacob's mother, who plays a crucial role in guiding Jacob's actions and ensuring he follows God's covenantal path. 4. Paddan-aram A region in Mesopotamia, the destination where Jacob is sent to find a wife, highlighting the importance of maintaining the purity of the covenant lineage. 5. Obedience The act of Jacob following his parents' instructions, which is a key theme in this passage, demonstrating his respect for God's covenant and his parents' authority. Teaching Points Obedience to Godly AuthorityJacob's obedience to his parents serves as a model for honoring and respecting parental guidance, especially when it aligns with God's will. Faith in Action Jacob's journey to Paddan-aram is an act of faith, trusting in God's plan and provision for his life, which encourages believers to step out in faith when God calls. Covenant Faithfulness The emphasis on marrying within the covenant community underscores the importance of maintaining spiritual integrity and faithfulness to God's promises. The Role of Family in Spiritual Guidance Isaac and Rebekah's guidance highlights the role of family in nurturing and directing one's spiritual journey, encouraging families to be intentional in their spiritual leadership. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew and that Jacobיַעֲקֹ֔ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc had obeyed וַיִּשְׁמַ֣ע (way·yiš·ma‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently his father אָבִ֖יו (’ā·ḇîw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father and mother אִמּ֑וֹ (’im·mōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 517: A mother, ) and gone וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk to Paddan-aram. אֲרָֽם׃ (’ă·rām) Noun - proper - feminine singular | third person feminine singular Strong's 6307: Paddan-aram -- the place where Rachel died Links Genesis 28:7 NIVGenesis 28:7 NLT Genesis 28:7 ESV Genesis 28:7 NASB Genesis 28:7 KJV Genesis 28:7 BibleApps.com Genesis 28:7 Biblia Paralela Genesis 28:7 Chinese Bible Genesis 28:7 French Bible Genesis 28:7 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 28:7 And that Jacob obeyed his father (Gen. 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