Genesis 31:37
New International Version
Now that you have searched through all my goods, what have you found that belongs to your household? Put it here in front of your relatives and mine, and let them judge between the two of us.

New Living Translation
You have rummaged through everything I own. Now show me what you found that belongs to you! Set it out here in front of us, before our relatives, for all to see. Let them judge between us!

English Standard Version
For you have felt through all my goods; what have you found of all your household goods? Set it here before my kinsmen and your kinsmen, that they may decide between us two.

Berean Standard Bible
You have searched all my goods! Have you found anything that belongs to you? Put it here before my brothers and yours, that they may judge between the two of us.

King James Bible
Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.

New King James Version
Although you have searched all my things, what part of your household things have you found? Set it here before my brethren and your brethren, that they may judge between us both!

New American Standard Bible
Though you have searched through all my property, what have you found of all your household property? Set it here in front of my relatives and your relatives, so that they may decide between the two of us.

NASB 1995
“Though you have felt through all my goods, what have you found of all your household goods? Set it here before my kinsmen and your kinsmen, that they may decide between us two.

NASB 1977
“Though you have felt through all my goods, what have you found of all your household goods? Set it here before my kinsmen and your kinsmen, that they may decide between us two.

Legacy Standard Bible
Though you have felt through all my goods, what have you found of all your household goods? Place it here before my relatives and your relatives, that they may decide between us two.

Amplified Bible
Although you have searched through all my possessions, what have you found of your household goods? Put it here before my relatives and your relatives, so that they may decide [who has done right] between the two of us.

Christian Standard Bible
You’ve searched all my possessions! Have you found anything of yours? Put it here before my relatives and yours, and let them decide between the two of us.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You’ve searched all my possessions! Have you found anything of yours? Put it here before my relatives and yours, and let them decide between the two of us.

American Standard Version
Whereas thou hast felt about all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us two.

Contemporary English Version
After searching through everything I have, did you find anything of yours? If so, put it here, where your relatives and mine can see it. Then we can decide what to do.

English Revised Version
Whereas thou hast felt about all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us two.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now that you've rummaged through all my things, did you find anything from your house? Put it here in front of all our relatives. Let them decide which one of us is right.

Good News Translation
Now that you have searched through all my belongings, what household article have you found that belongs to you? Put it out here where your men and mine can see it, and let them decide which one of us is right.

International Standard Version
Now that you've searched all my belongings, what did you find that belongs to your house? Set it here in front of our relatives and we'll let them judge between us!

Majority Standard Bible
You have searched all my goods! Have you found anything that belongs to you? Put it here before my brothers and yours, that they may judge between the two of us.

NET Bible
When you searched through all my goods, did you find anything that belonged to you? Set it here before my relatives and yours, and let them settle the dispute between the two of us!

New Heart English Bible
Now that you have serached around in all my stuff, did you find anything from all of your household's belongings? Put it here before my relatives and your relatives, that they may judge between the two of us.

Webster's Bible Translation
Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household-stuff? set it here before my brethren, and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.

World English Bible
Now that you have felt around in all my stuff, what have you found of all your household stuff? Set it here before my relatives and your relatives, that they may judge between us two.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For you have felt all my vessels: what have you found of all the vessels of your house? Set here before my brothers, and your brothers, and they decide between us both.

Young's Literal Translation
for thou hast felt all my vessels: what hast thou found of all the vessels of thy house? set here before my brethren, and thy brethren, and they decide between us both.

Smith's Literal Translation
That thou didst feel all my vessels, what didst thou find of all the vessels of thy house? Set here before my brethren and thy brethren, and they shall decide between us two.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And searched all my household stuff? What hast thou found of all the substance of thy house? lay it here before my brethren, and thy brethren, and let them judge between me and thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
and searched all the items of my house? What have you found from all the substance of your house? Place it here before my brothers, and your brothers, and let them judge between me and you.

New American Bible
Now that you have rummaged through all my things, what have you found from your household belongings? Produce it here before your kinsmen and mine, and let them decide between the two of us.

New Revised Standard Version
Although you have felt about through all my goods, what have you found of all your household goods? Set it here before my kinsfolk and your kinsfolk, so that they may decide between us two.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold you have searched all my baggage, and what have you found of all your household articles? Put it here before my brethren and your brethren, that they may judge between us both.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
See, you have searched all my vessels. What have you found from all the vessels of your house? Put it here before my brothers and your brothers, and they will convict between both.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Whereas thou hast felt about all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? Set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us two.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
and that thou hast searched all the furniture of my house? what hast thou found of all the furniture of thine house? set it here between thy relations and my relations, and let them decide between us two.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Laban Pursues Jacob
36Then Jacob became incensed and challenged Laban. “What is my crime?” he said. “For what sin of mine have you so hotly pursued me? 37 You have searched all my goods! Have you found anything that belongs to you? Put it here before my brothers and yours, that they may judge between the two of us. 38I have been with you for twenty years now. Your sheep and goats have not miscarried, nor have I eaten the rams of your flock.…

Cross References
Genesis 31:32
If you find your gods with anyone here, he shall not live! In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself if anything is yours, and take it back.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the idols.

Genesis 30:33
So my honesty will testify for me when you come to check on my wages in the future. If I have any goats that are not speckled or spotted, or any lambs that are not dark-colored, they will be considered stolen.”

Genesis 31:19
Now while Laban was out shearing his sheep, Rachel stole her father’s household idols.

Genesis 31:30
Now you have gone off because you long for your father’s house. But why have you stolen my gods?”

Genesis 31:41
Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times!

Genesis 31:53
May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.

Exodus 22:10-13
If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching, / an oath before the LORD shall be made between the parties to determine whether or not the man has taken his neighbor’s property. The owner must accept the oath and require no restitution. / But if the animal was actually stolen from the neighbor, he must make restitution to the owner. ...

1 Samuel 12:3
Here I am. Bear witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox or donkey have I taken? Whom have I cheated or oppressed? From whose hand have I accepted a bribe and closed my eyes? Tell me, and I will restore it to you.”

Job 31:38-40
if my land cries out against me and its furrows weep together, / if I have devoured its produce without payment or broken the spirit of its tenants, / then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job.

Proverbs 28:1
The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Matthew 5:37
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.

Luke 19:8
But Zacchaeus stood up and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone, I will repay it fourfold.”

John 8:46
Which of you can prove Me guilty of sin? If I speak the truth, why do you not believe Me?

Acts 24:20-21
Otherwise, let these men state for themselves any crime they found in me when I stood before the Sanhedrin, / unless it was this one thing I called out as I stood in their presence: ‘It is concerning the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you today.’”

2 Corinthians 1:12
For this is our boast: Our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in relation to you, in the holiness and sincerity that are from God—not in worldly wisdom, but in the grace of God.


Treasury of Scripture

Whereas you have searched all my stuff, what have you found of all your household stuff? set it here before my brothers and your brothers, that they may judge between us both.

set it here.

Genesis 31:32
With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.

Joshua 7:23
And they took them out of the midst of the tent, and brought them unto Joshua, and unto all the children of Israel, and laid them out before the LORD.

1 Samuel 12:3,4
Behold, here I am: witness against me before the LORD, and before his anointed: whose ox have I taken? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith? and I will restore it you…

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Genesis 31
1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.
19. Rachel steals her father's household gods.
22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong.
34. Rachel's plan to hide the images.
36. Jacob's complaint of Laban.
43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed.














Now that you have searched all my goods
This phrase reflects Jacob's frustration and defensiveness. The Hebrew word for "searched" is "חָפַשׂ" (chaphas), which implies a thorough and diligent search. Historically, this search was conducted by Laban, who was suspicious of Jacob. The context here is one of tension and mistrust, as Laban accuses Jacob of stealing his household gods. This moment is pivotal, as it underscores the strained relationship between Jacob and Laban, highlighting themes of integrity and justice.

what have you found of your own household goods?
The phrase "household goods" refers to personal and valuable items, in this case, the teraphim or household gods. The Hebrew term "כְּלִי" (keli) can mean vessels or articles, indicating items of significance. Jacob's rhetorical question emphasizes his innocence and challenges Laban to produce evidence of wrongdoing. This moment is crucial in the narrative, as it demonstrates Jacob's confidence in his integrity and the futility of Laban's accusations.

Set it here before my brothers and yours
This phrase calls for a public examination of the evidence. The word "brothers" in Hebrew, "אָח" (ach), can mean literal brothers or kinsmen, indicating a communal setting. Jacob's demand for transparency and accountability is a call for justice, reflecting the biblical principle of resolving disputes openly and fairly. This appeal to witnesses underscores the importance of community in maintaining righteousness and truth.

and let them judge between the two of us
The word "judge" in Hebrew is "שָׁפַט" (shaphat), meaning to govern or to pass judgment. This phrase highlights the biblical theme of justice and the role of impartial judgment in resolving conflicts. By inviting judgment, Jacob demonstrates his confidence in his innocence and the fairness of his cause. This appeal to a higher standard of justice reflects the biblical understanding of God as the ultimate judge, who sees and knows all.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You have searched
מִשַּׁ֣שְׁתָּ (miš·šaš·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4959: To feel of, to grope

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

my goods!
כֵּלַ֗י (kê·lay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

Have you found
מָּצָ֙אתָ֙ (mā·ṣā·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 4672: To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present

anything
מִכֹּ֣ל (mik·kōl)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that belongs to you?
כְּלֵי־ (kə·lê-)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

Put
שִׂ֣ים (śîm)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set

it here
כֹּ֔ה (kōh)
Adverb
Strong's 3541: Like this, thus, here, now

before
נֶ֥גֶד (ne·ḡeḏ)
Preposition
Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before

my brothers
אַחַ֖י (’a·ḥay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

and yours,
וְאַחֶ֑יךָ (wə·’a·ḥe·ḵā)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 251: A brother, )

that they may judge
וְיוֹכִ֖יחוּ (wə·yō·w·ḵî·ḥū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 3198: To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict

between
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

the two of us.
שְׁנֵֽינוּ׃ (šə·nê·nū)
Number - mdc | first person common plural
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)


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