Genesis 31:2
And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
And Iacob behelde the countenance of Laban, and behold, it was not toward him †as before.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHebr. as yesterday and the day before.
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- Daniel 3:19Rank 1 from verse 2
19¶ Then was Nebuchadnezzar full of fury, and the form of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego: therefore he spake, and commanded that they should heat the furnace one seven times more than it was wont to be heated.
19¶ †Then was Nebuchad-nezzar full of furie, and the forme of his visage was changed against Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego: therefore he spake and commanded, that they should heat the furnace one seuen times more then it was wont to be heat.
- 1 Samuel 18:9–11Rank 2 from verse 2
9And Saul eyed David from that day and forward.
10¶ And it came to pass on the morrow, that the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, and he prophesied in the midst of the house: and David played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a javelin in Saul’s hand.
11And Saul cast the javelin; for he said, I will smite David even to the wall with it. And David avoided out of his presence twice.
9And Saul eyed Dauid from that day, and forward.
10¶ And it came to passe on the morrow, that the euill spirit from God came vpon Saul, and he prophecied in the midst of the house: and Dauid played with his hand, as at other times: and there was a iauelin in Sauls hand.
11And Saul cast the iauelin; for hee said, I will smite Dauid euen to the wall with it: and Dauid auoided out of his presence twice.
- Genesis 4:5Rank 3 from verse 2
- 1 Samuel 19:7Rank 4 from verse 2
7And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.
7And Ionathan called Dauid, and Ionathan shewed him all those things: and Ionathan brought Dauid to Saul, and he was in his presence, as †in times past.
- Genesis 30:27Rank 5 from verse 2
27And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the Lord hath blessed me for thy sake.
27And Laban said vnto him, I pray thee, if I haue found fauour in thine eyes, tary: for I haue learned by experience, that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.
- Deuteronomy 19:4Rank 6 from verse 2
4¶ And this is the case of the slayer, which shall flee thither, that he may live: Whoso killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not in time past;
4¶ And this is the case of the slayer which shall flee thither, that hee may liue: who so killeth his neighbour ignorantly, whom he hated not †in time past,
- Deuteronomy 28:54Rank 7 from verse 2
54So that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shall be evil toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosom, and toward the remnant of his children which he shall leave:
54 So that the man that is tender among you, and very delicate, his eye shalbe euill toward his brother, and toward the wife of his bosome, and towards the remnant of his children which he shall leaue:
- Exodus 4:10Rank 8 from verse 2
10¶ And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
10¶ And Moses saide vnto the LORD, O my lord, I am not †eloquent, neither heretofore, nor †since thou hast spoken vnto thy seruant: but I am slow of speach, and of a slow tongue.
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Genesis 31:2
Saw, looked upon, or observed.
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countenance
1. The face, or its appearance or expression. 2. Favour, regard, or presence expressed toward someone. 3. To favour or support.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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1. In the direction of or in relation to. 2. Approaching. 3. Inclined or ready.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
Earlier than in time; in front of; in the presence of; or prior in order or rank.
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1AND he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father’s; and of that which was our father’s hath he gotten all this glory.
1¶ And he heard the words of Labans sonnes, saying, Iacob hath taken away all that was our fathers; and of that which was of our fathers, hath hee gotten all this glory.
2And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
2And Iacob behelde the countenance of Laban, and behold, it was not toward him †as before.
Selected passage3And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
3And the LORD said vnto Iacob, Returne vnto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I wil be with thee.