Genesis 31:26
“And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters?.... Did not give him an opportunity of taking his farewell,…
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…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 31:25-35
We have here the reasoning, not to say the rallying, that took place between Laban and Jacob at their meeting, in that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
What hast thou done?] Cf. Gen 4:10. Laban's reproach in Gen 31:26-30 is expressed in terms of forbearance and injured…
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