# 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]])