Genesis 31:1
“And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he heard the words of Laban's sons,.... That is, Jacob, as is expressed in the Septuagint and Syriac versions,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 31:1-55
- Jacob’s Flight from Haran 19. תרפים terāpı̂ym, Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And he heard the words of Laban's sons - The multiplication of Jacob's cattle, and the decrease and degeneracy of those…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 31:1-16
Jacob is here taking up a resolution immediately to quit his uncle's service, to take what he had and go back to Canaan.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Laban's sons See Gen 30:35. It has hitherto been a contest of wits between Laban and Jacob. Jacob has had the best of…
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