Genesis 28:7
Genesis 28:7 in Multiple Translations
and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother and gone to Paddan-aram.
And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padan-aram;
and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan-aram:
And that Jacob had done as his father and mother said and had gone to Paddan-aram;
He also discovered that Jacob had done what his father and mother told him and had left for Paddan-aram.
And that Iaakob had obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padan Aram:
that Jacob hearkeneth unto his father and unto his mother, and goeth to Padan-Aram —
and that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Paddan Aram.
And that Jacob obeyed his father, and his mother, and was gone to Padan-aram;
And that Jacob obeying his parents was gone into Syria:
and that Jacob had obeyed his father and mother, and had gone to Paddan-Aram.
And Esau knew that Jacob left to go to Paddan Aram country, just like his father and mother told Jacob to.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 28:7
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Genesis 28:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
יַעֲקֹ֔ב
אֶל
אָבִ֖י/ו
וְ/אֶל
אִמּ֑/וֹ
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
פַּדֶּ֥נָֽ/ה
אֲרָֽם
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יַעֲקֹ֔ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אָבִ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
father
N-ms | Suff
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Conj | Prep
אִמּ֑/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
פַּדֶּ֥נָֽ/ה
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
N-proper | Suff
אֲרָֽם
Paddân
H6307
Paddan
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 28:7
וַ/יִּשְׁמַ֣ע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יַעֲקֹ֔ב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אָבִ֖י/ו
ʼâb
H1
"father"
N-ms | Suff
In Hebrew, this word means father, whether literal or figurative. It is used to describe God as the father of his people, as well as human fathers like Abraham. The word is about a paternal relationship or authority.
Definition: 1) father of an individual 2) of God as father of his people 3) head or founder of a household, group, family, or clan 4) ancestor 4a) grandfather, forefathers - of person 4b) of people 5) originator or patron of a class, profession, or art 6) of producer, generator (fig.) 7) of benevolence and protection (fig.) 8) term of respect and honour 9) ruler or chief (spec.) Also means: av (אַב "father" H0002)
Usage: Occurs in 1060 OT verses. KJV: chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. See also: Genesis 2:24; Genesis 42:37; Leviticus 19:3.
וְ/אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Conj | Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אִמּ֑/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
פַּדֶּ֥נָֽ/ה
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
N-proper | Suff
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
אֲרָֽם
Paddân
H6307
"Paddan"
N-proper
Paddan is a region in Syria mentioned in Genesis as the place where Jacob's wife Rachel was from. It was a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia, also known as Padan-Aram. This area is significant in the story of Jacob and his family.
Definition: § Padan or Padan-aram = "field" a plain or tableland in northern Mesopotamia in Aram, a region of Syria
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Padan, Padan-aram. See also: Genesis 25:20; Genesis 31:18; Genesis 48:7.
Study Notes — Genesis 28:7
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Context — Esau Marries Mahalath
5So Isaac sent Jacob to Paddan-aram, to Laban son of Bethuel the Aramean, the brother of Rebekah, who was the mother of Jacob and Esau.
6Now 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, 9Esau went to Ishmael and married Mahalath, the sister of Nebaioth and daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael, in addition to the wives he already had.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Ephesians 6:1 | Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. |
| 2 | Ephesians 6:3 | “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” |
| 3 | Colossians 3:20 | Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord. |
| 4 | Genesis 27:43 | So now, my son, obey my voice and flee at once to my brother Laban in Haran. |
| 5 | Leviticus 19:3 | Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God. |
| 6 | Proverbs 1:8 | Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. |
| 7 | Proverbs 30:17 | As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it. |
| 8 | 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. |
Genesis 28:7 Summary
This verse tells us that Jacob obeyed his father and mother by going to Paddan-aram, which shows that he was willing to listen and follow instruction. Just like Jacob, we can trust in God's plan for our lives and obey His will, even when it's hard, as encouraged in Jeremiah 29:11 and Proverbs 3:5-6. By obeying God's will, we can grow in our faith and become more like Him, as seen in Jacob's life. We can also learn from Jacob's example to honor our parents and those in authority over us, as commanded in Exodus 20:12.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Jacob obey his father and mother in this verse?
Jacob obeyed his father and mother because he was following God's will for his life, as seen in Genesis 28:7, and this obedience was a key part of his spiritual journey, as encouraged in Ephesians 6:1-3.
What is the significance of Paddan-aram in this verse?
Paddan-aram was the place where Jacob's family originated, and it was also where he would find a wife, as instructed by his father Isaac in Genesis 28:2, and this journey was part of God's plan to separate Jacob from the influences of Canaan, as mentioned in Genesis 27:46.
How does Jacob's obedience in this verse relate to his character?
Jacob's obedience in Genesis 28:7 shows that he was capable of listening to and following instruction, which was an important aspect of his growth as a person of faith, as seen in his later life in Genesis 32:1-33:17.
What can we learn from Jacob's obedience to his parents in this verse?
We can learn the importance of honoring and obeying our parents, as commanded in Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1-3, and trusting in God's plan for our lives, just as Jacob did in Genesis 28:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can demonstrate obedience to God's will in my own life, just like Jacob did in this verse?
- How can I trust in God's plan for my life, even when it involves uncertainty or challenge, as Jacob faced in Genesis 28:7?
- What are some ways I can honor my parents or those in authority over me, as Jacob did in this verse, and as commanded in Exodus 20:12?
- How can I use this verse as an example to encourage others to obey God's will and trust in His plan for their lives?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 28:7
And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother,.... As it became him, and as it becomes all children to be obedient to their parents in all things lawful they command them; and it would have been
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 28:7
When Esau saw that Isaac had blessed Jacob, and sent him away to Padan-aram, to take him a wife from thence; and that as he blessed him he gave him a charge, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife of the
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 28:7
Genesis 28:7 And that Jacob obeyed his father and his mother, and was gone to Padanaram;Ver. 7. And was gone to Padanaram.] Which was distant from Beersheba almost five hundred miles. This was the father of the that family of travellers; and his affliction is our instruction.
Sermons on Genesis 28:7
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教子有方（上）- Training Children by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living a life that is different from the world by following Jesus Christ. He shares personal anecdotes about his family, h |
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Obedience - the Pathway to Blessing by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing and living by the Word of God. He highlights the need for individuals and families to recognize their own shortcomi |
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Responsibility by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of character and example in teaching and training children. He highlights the need for parents to not only teach their childre |
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Family Series Part 1 (Adolescence and Obedience) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of living in obedience to God and following His word. He highlights the tendency for people to prioritize trivial matters ove |
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Costly Submission by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of rendering honor, obedience, and gratitude to fathers and those in positions of authority. He acknowledges that human nature |
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Family Series Part 3 (Responsibility, the Duty of Fathers) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of character and example in parenting. He highlights the significance of teaching children God's commandments and living them |
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Family Series Part 2 (Honor, the Gateway to Blessings) by Paul Washer | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of fathers spending quality time with their children, particularly on weekends. He argues that all truth is revealed truth, m |