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Genesis 31

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 31 of 50

1 And he heard the words of the sons of Laban, saying, Jacob has taken away all that was to our father, and from that which was to our father he has gotten all this wealth.

2 And Jacob saw the face of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.

3 And Jehovah said to Jacob, Go back to the land of your fathers and to your kindred. And I will be with you.

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Chapter Summary

1 Jacob leaves secretly. 19 Rachel steals her father's idols. 22 Laban pursues him and complains 34 Rachel hides the idols. 36 Jacob's complaint. 43 Their covenant at Gilead.

Key Hebrew Words

זֶ֨בַח֙ sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
יַעֲקֹ֔ב Jacob H3290 · TWOT 1676f
מַצֵּבָ֔ה pillar H4676 · TWOT 1398g
עָנְיִ֞ affliction H6040 · TWOT 1652e
כֵּלַ֗ article H3627 · TWOT 982g

People & Context

Jacob Plans Secret Departure

Jacob hears Laban's sons complaining that Jacob has taken all their father's wealth. He also notices Laban's demeanor has changed towards him.

God Commands Jacob to Return

Jehovah tells Jacob to return to his fathers' land and kindred, promising to be with him.

Jacob's Justification to Rachel and Leah

Jacob calls Rachel and Leah to the field, explains Laban's changing attitude, how Laban cheated him and changed his wages ten times, but God did not a…

Timeline

Jacob Plans Secret Departure

Jacob hears Laban's sons complaining that Jacob has taken all their father's wealth. He also notices Laban's demeanor has changed towards him.

Genesis 31:1-2
God Commands Jacob to Return

Jehovah tells Jacob to return to his fathers' land and kindred, promising to be with him.

Genesis 31:3
Jacob's Justification to Rachel and Leah

Jacob calls Rachel and Leah to the field, explains Laban's changing attitude, how Laban cheated him and changed his wages ten times, but God did not allow him to do evil. He recounts his dream where the Angel of God revealed this. Rachel and Leah agree, saying God's wealth taken from their father is for them and their sons, and they should do as God commanded.

Genesis 31:4-16

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