759 B
759 B
After twenty years
Jacob had lived for twenty years in the land where his mother was from. If that is not clear you could say, “After twenty years living in the land where his relatives were.” (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/grammar-connect-time-background)
his family
This refers to a social relationship—the people who were his family, those related to him by birth or marriage. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession)
all his herds of animals
This refers to ownership—all the herds or groups of animals that belonged to him. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-possession)
herds
A “herd” is a large group of animals. Use a similar word in your language. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-unknowns)