Genesis 29:7

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Jacob told them, “Look, the sun is still high up in the sky, and it's too early to bring in the rest of the flocks. Water your sheep and take them back to the pasture.”

Cross References

Ephesians 5:16

These are evil times, so make every minute count.

Genesis 29:6

“How is he?” Jacob asked. “He's fine,” they answered. “And here comes his daughter Rachel with the sheep.”

Genesis 29:8

But they replied, “We can't do that until they all get here, and the rock has been rolled away from the well.”