Gen 29:7 | NET2full | STEP | Then Jacob said , “ Since it is still the middle of the day , it is not time for the flocks to be gathered . You should water the sheep and then go and let them graze some more.”

‏ Genesis 29:7

7 Then Jacob ^{▼▼tn Heb “and he”; the referent (Jacob) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said, “Since it is still the middle of the day, ^{▼▼tn Heb “the day is great.”} it is not time for the flocks to be gathered. You should water the sheep and then go and let them graze some more.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “water the sheep and go and pasture [them].” The verbal forms are imperatives, but Jacob would hardly be giving direct orders to someone else’s shepherds. The nuance here is probably one of advice.}