755 B
755 B
After 20 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 flocks and herds of animals
This refers to ownership—all the 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-unknown)