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.
Jacob: Genesis 31:8, Genesis 31:9, Job 31:31, Psalms 57:4, Psalms 64:3, Psalms 64:4, Psalms 120:3-5, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Ezekiel 16:44, Titus 3:3
glory: "Glory" is here used for "wealth," riches, or property; since those who possess riches, generally make them the subject of glory. The original word cavod, signifies both "glory" and "weight." Genesis 45:13, Esther 5:11, Job 31:24, Job 31:25, Psalms 17:14, Psalms 49:16, Psalms 49:17, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Isaiah 5:14, Jeremiah 9:23, Matthew 4:8, 1 Timothy 6:4, 1 Peter 1:24
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:16 - which God Genesis 32:5 - have oxen Isaiah 10:3 - where Isaiah 16:14 - the glory
2.
And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before.
countenance: Genesis 4:5, Deuteronomy 28:54, 1 Samuel 18:9-11, Daniel 3:19
it was: Genesis 30:27
as before: Heb. as yesterday and the day before, Exodus 4:10, Deuteronomy 19:4, 1 Samuel 19:7, *marg.
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:5 - I see Joshua 3:4 - heretofore
3.
And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.
Return: Genesis 28:15, Genesis 28:20, 21-29:15, Genesis 32:9, Genesis 35:1, Genesis 46:2, Genesis 46:3, Genesis 50:24, Psalms 46:1, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 90:15
land: Genesis 31:13, Genesis 31:18, Genesis 13:15, Genesis 26:3-5, Genesis 28:4, Genesis 28:13, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 30:25
with thee: Genesis 21:22, Genesis 26:24, Genesis 28:15, Genesis 32:9, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:5 - I see Genesis 31:27 - Wherefore Genesis 31:28 - foolishly Genesis 35:3 - was with Genesis 35:9 - General Exodus 3:12 - Certainly
4.
And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:16 - was Leah
5.
And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.
I see: Genesis 31:2, Genesis 31:3
the God: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 31:13, Genesis 31:42, Genesis 31:53, Genesis 32:9, Genesis 48:15, Genesis 50:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 4:5 - wroth Genesis 26:24 - I am the Genesis 31:11 - the angel
6.
And ye know that with all my power I have served your father.
Genesis 31:38-42, Genesis 30:29, Ephesians 6:5-8, Colossians 3:22-25, Titus 2:9, Titus 2:10, 1 Peter 2:18
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:26 - for thou Ephesians 6:7 - good
7.
And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
ten times: The Hebrew, âsereth monim, is literally, as Aquila renders, "ten numbers;" and Symmachus, "ten times in number;" which probably implies an indefinite number. - See note on Genesis 31:41. Leviticus 26:26, Numbers 14:22, Nehemiah 4:12, Job 19:8, Isaiah 4:1, Zechariah 8:23
God: Genesis 31:29, Genesis 20:6, Job 1:10, Psalms 37:28, Psalms 105:14, Psalms 105:15, Isaiah 54:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:15 - tell me Genesis 30:43 - General Job 19:3 - ten times Daniel 1:20 - ten
8.
If he said thus, The speckled shall be thy wages; then all the cattle bare speckled: and if he said thus, The ringstraked shall be thy hire; then bare all the cattle ringstraked.
Genesis 30:32
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:43 - General Genesis 31:1 - Jacob
9.
Thus God hath taken away the cattle of your father, and given them to me.
Genesis 31:1, Genesis 31:16, Esther 8:1, Esther 8:2, Psalms 50:10, Proverbs 13:22, Matthew 20:15
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:35 - the hand Genesis 30:37 - Jacob Genesis 30:39 - brought forth Genesis 32:14 - General Exodus 11:2 - borrow Psalms 107:38 - suffereth
10.
And it came to pass at the time that the cattle conceived, that I lifted up mine eyes, and saw in a dream, and, behold, the rams which leaped upon the cattle were ringstraked, speckled, and grisled.
a dream: Genesis 31:24, Genesis 20:6, Genesis 28:12, Numbers 12:6, Deuteronomy 13:1, 1 Kings 3:5
rams: or, he-goats
ringstreaked: Genesis 30:39
grisled: The original word, beroodim, from barad, "hail" means marked with white spots like hail; to which our word grisled, from the old French gresle, now grךle, hail, perfectly agrees; hence greslך, spotted with white on a dark ground.
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:32 - of such
11.
And the angel of God spake unto me in a dream, saying, Jacob: And I said, Here am I.
the angel: Genesis 31:5, Genesis 31:13, Genesis 16:7-13, Genesis 18:1, Genesis 18:17, Genesis 48:15, Genesis 48:16
Here am I: Genesis 22:1, Exodus 3:4, 1 Samuel 3:4, 1 Samuel 3:6, 1 Samuel 3:8, 1 Samuel 3:16, Isaiah 58:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 16:10 - the angel Genesis 35:9 - General Numbers 12:6 - a dream Zechariah 1:9 - the angel Matthew 1:20 - in Acts 9:10 - Behold
12.
And he said, Lift up now thine eyes, and see, all the rams which leap upon the cattle are ringstraked, speckled, and grisled: for I have seen all that Laban doeth unto thee.
Lift up: Genesis 30:37-43
I have seen: Genesis 31:42, Exodus 3:7, Exodus 3:9, Leviticus 19:13, Deuteronomy 24:15, Psalms 12:5, Psalms 139:3, Ecclesiastes 5:8, Acts 7:34, Ephesians 6:9
13.
I am the God of Bethel, where thou anointedst the pillar, and where thou vowedst a vow unto me: now arise, get thee out from this land, and return unto the land of thy kindred.
the God: Genesis 28:12-22, Genesis 35:7
return: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 32:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 28:18 - set it Genesis 28:20 - vowed Genesis 30:25 - and to Genesis 31:5 - the God Genesis 31:11 - the angel Genesis 31:28 - foolishly Genesis 35:1 - Bethel
14.
And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father's house?
Rachel: Ruth 4:11
yet any: Genesis 2:24, Genesis 29:24, Genesis 29:29
Reciprocal: 2 Corinthians 12:14 - for the Ephesians 6:4 - ye
15.
Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.
sold us: Genesis 31:41, Genesis 29:15-20, Genesis 29:27-30, Genesis 30:26, Exodus 21:7-11, Nehemiah 5:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 2:24 - leave Genesis 29:30 - served Romans 9:8 - are counted 2 Corinthians 12:14 - for the Ephesians 6:4 - ye
16.
For all the riches which God hath taken from our father, that is ours, and our children's: now then, whatsoever God hath said unto thee, do.
which God: Genesis 31:1, Genesis 31:9, Genesis 30:35-43
whatsoever: Psalms 45:10
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:26 - carried Genesis 32:5 - have oxen Genesis 32:14 - General
17.
Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;
upon camels: Genesis 24:10, Genesis 24:61, 1 Samuel 30:17
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:34 - had taken Genesis 45:19 - for your Genesis 46:5 - in the wagons
18.
And he carried away all his cattle, and all his goods which he had gotten, the cattle of his getting, which he had gotten in Padan-aram, for to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan.
for to go: Genesis 27:1, Genesis 27:2, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 28:21, Genesis 35:27-29
Reciprocal: Genesis 25:20 - the Syrian Genesis 31:3 - land Genesis 35:26 - in Padanaram Genesis 45:19 - for your Genesis 46:5 - in the wagons Genesis 46:32 - shepherds Ecclesiastes 3:6 - time to get Hebrews 11:15 - mindful
19.
And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.
images: Heb. teraphim, Genesis 31:30, Genesis 31:32, Genesis 35:2, Joshua 24:2, Judges 17:4, Judges 17:5, Judges 18:14-24, Judges 18:31, 1 Samuel 19:13, Ezekiel 21:21, Hosea 3:4, These might have been images devoted to superstitious or idolatrous purposes, as they are termed gods by Laban, in Genesis 31:30. The Targums of Onkelos and Jonathan render it, tzalmanaya, "images;" the LXX and Theodoret, ויהןכןם [Strong's G1497], "idols;" Aquilla, לןסצשלבפב, "figures;" and the Persian, asterlabha, "astrolabes."
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:38 - my father's Genesis 31:34 - had taken Genesis 38:12 - in process of time Deuteronomy 27:15 - and putteth 2 Kings 23:24 - images Isaiah 44:13 - that it may Zechariah 10:2 - the idols
20.
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
unawares to Laban: Heb. the heart of Laban - See note on Genesis 31:27. Genesis 31:20
Reciprocal: Genesis 25:20 - the Syrian Deuteronomy 26:5 - A Syrian
21.
So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.
passed: Genesis 2:14, Genesis 15:18, Joshua 24:2, Joshua 24:3
set his: Genesis 46:28, Numbers 24:1, 2 Kings 12:17, Jeremiah 50:5, Luke 9:51-53
Gilead: Genesis 31:23, Numbers 32:1, Deuteronomy 3:12, Joshua 13:8, Joshua 13:9, Judges 10:18, 1 Kings 17:1
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:27 - Wherefore Genesis 37:25 - Gilead Genesis 41:1 - the river Deuteronomy 11:29 - General 2 Samuel 24:6 - Gilead Jeremiah 42:15 - If
22.
And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
23.
And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.
Genesis 13:8, Genesis 24:27, Exodus 2:11, Exodus 2:13
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:21 - Gilead Genesis 31:32 - before Genesis 31:46 - brethren Genesis 31:48 - Galeed Genesis 37:25 - Ishmeelites 1 Chronicles 5:9 - Gilead 1 Chronicles 5:14 - Jaroah 1 Chronicles 5:16 - Gilead 1 Chronicles 12:29 - kindred Ezekiel 47:18 - from Gilead
24.
And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
the Syrian: Genesis 28:5, Deuteronomy 26:5, Hosea 12:12
dream: Genesis 31:10, Genesis 31:29, Genesis 20:3, Genesis 40:5, Genesis 41:1, Numbers 12:6, Numbers 22:20, Numbers 22:26, 1 Kings 3:5, Job 33:15-17, Job 33:25, Matthew 1:20, Matthew 2:12, Matthew 27:19
Take heed: Genesis 31:42, Genesis 24:50, Numbers 24:13, 2 Samuel 13:22, Psalms 105:14, Psalms 105:15, Isaiah 37:29
either good or bad: Heb. from good to bad
Reciprocal: Genesis 25:20 - the Syrian Genesis 31:28 - foolishly Genesis 32:28 - with men Numbers 22:9 - God 1 Chronicles 16:21 - He suffered Job 4:13 - thoughts
25.
Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of Gilead.
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?
What: Genesis 31:36, Genesis 3:13, Genesis 4:10, Genesis 12:18, Genesis 20:9, Genesis 20:10, Genesis 26:10, Joshua 7:19, 1 Samuel 14:43, 1 Samuel 17:29, John 18:35
carried: Genesis 31:16, Genesis 2:24, Genesis 34:29, 1 Samuel 30:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:26 - my wives Genesis 31:31 - Because 2 Samuel 19:41 - stolen
27.
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?
Wherefore: Genesis 31:3-5, Genesis 31:20, Genesis 31:21, Genesis 31:31, Judges 6:27
steal away from me: Heb. hast stolen me, Genesis 31:20, *marg.
that I: Proverbs 26:23-26
with mirth: Genesis 24:59, Genesis 24:60, Job 21:11-14
tabret: Exodus 15:20
Reciprocal: Genesis 4:21 - the harp 2 Samuel 19:3 - steal 2 Samuel 19:41 - stolen Job 17:6 - as a tabret Job 21:12 - General Isaiah 5:12 - the harp Isaiah 30:32 - every place Amos 6:5 - to the
28.
And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.
kiss: Genesis 31:55, Genesis 29:13, Exodus 4:27, Ruth 1:9, Ruth 1:14, 1 Kings 19:20, Acts 20:37
foolishly: Genesis 31:3, Genesis 31:13, Genesis 31:24, 1 Samuel 13:13, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Corinthians 2:14
Reciprocal: Exodus 18:7 - kissed
29.
It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
the power: Psalms 52:1, John 19:10, John 19:11
the God: Genesis 31:42, Genesis 31:53, Genesis 28:13, Joshua 24:2, Joshua 24:3, 2 Kings 19:10, Daniel 2:47, Daniel 3:28, Daniel 6:20, Daniel 6:26
yesternight: Genesis 31:24
Take: Acts 5:38, Acts 5:39, Acts 9:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:50 - we Genesis 31:7 - God Genesis 32:9 - O God 2 Samuel 13:22 - neither good 1 Chronicles 16:21 - He suffered Proverbs 3:27 - in the Micah 2:1 - because Matthew 27:19 - his
30.
And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?
my gods: Genesis 31:19, Exodus 12:12, Numbers 33:4, Judges 6:31, Judges 18:24, 1 Samuel 5:2-6, 2 Samuel 5:21, Isaiah 37:19, Isaiah 46:1, Isaiah 46:2, Jeremiah 10:11, Jeremiah 43:12
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:32 - whomsoever Numbers 10:30 - General Deuteronomy 12:20 - I will Joshua 24:2 - served other gods Judges 17:5 - an house of gods 2 Samuel 13:39 - the soul of Isaiah 44:13 - that it may Ezekiel 21:21 - images Daniel 11:8 - their gods Romans 1:11 - I long 1 Thessalonians 2:17 - endeavoured
31.
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.
Because: Genesis 31:26, Genesis 31:27, Genesis 20:11, Proverbs 29:25
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:26 - my wives
32.
With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.
whomsoever: This was rash, and might have produced fatal effects; but Jacob was partial to Rachel, and did not suspect her; and he was indignant at being accused of a crime which he deeply abhorred. Scott. Genesis 31:19, Genesis 31:30, Genesis 44:9-12
before: Genesis 31:23, Genesis 13:8, Genesis 19:7, Genesis 30:33, 1 Samuel 12:3-5, 2 Corinthians 8:20, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 2 Corinthians 12:17-19
For Jacob: 1 Samuel 14:24-29
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:37 - set it here Genesis 31:46 - brethren Joshua 24:2 - served other gods Isaiah 44:13 - that it may
33.
And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.
Leah's: Genesis 24:28, Genesis 24:67
Reciprocal: Genesis 18:9 - in
34.
Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not.
had taken: Genesis 31:17, Genesis 31:19
furniture: The word, car, rendered "furniture," properly denotes "a large round pannier," placed one on each side of a camel, for a person, especially women, to ride in. It is a hamper, like a cradle, having a back, head, and sides, like a great chair. Moryson describes them as "two long chairs like cradles, covered with red cloth, to hang on the two sides of the camel." Hanway calls them kedgavays, which "are a kind of covered chairs, which the Persians hang over their camels in the manner of panniers, and are big enough for one person to sit in." Thevenot, who calls then counes, says that they lay over them a cover, which keeps then both from the rain and sun; and Maillet describes them as covered cages, hanging on each side of a camel. The late Editor of Calmet has furnished a correct delineation of these cars, as seen on one side of a camel, copied from Dalton's Prints of Egyptian Figures.
searched: Heb. felt
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:61 - they rode Genesis 35:2 - strange Leviticus 15:9 - saddle Deuteronomy 27:15 - and putteth
35.
And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.
my lord: Genesis 18:12, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:3, Ephesians 6:1, 1 Peter 2:18, 1 Peter 3:6
rise up: Leviticus 19:32, 1 Kings 2:19
custom: Genesis 18:11, Leviticus 15:19
Reciprocal: Genesis 23:6 - my lord Daniel 4:19 - My Lord
36.
And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me?
was wroth: Genesis 30:2, Genesis 34:7, Genesis 49:7, Numbers 16:15, 2 Kings 5:11, 2 Kings 13:19, Proverbs 28:1, Mark 3:5, Ephesians 4:26, James 1:19, James 1:20
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:26 - What Genesis 32:28 - with men Jeremiah 37:18 - General
37.
Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.
set it here: Genesis 31:32, Joshua 7:23, 1 Samuel 12:3, 1 Samuel 12:4, Matthew 18:16, 1 Corinthians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 6:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:10, Hebrews 13:18, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:33 - righteousness Genesis 31:46 - brethren Proverbs 11:6 - righteousness Titus 2:10 - showing
38.
This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten.
twenty: Genesis 31:41
ewes: Genesis 30:27, Genesis 30:30, Exodus 23:26, Deuteronomy 28:4
the rams: Ezekiel 34:2-4
Reciprocal: Genesis 27:44 - a few days Genesis 30:26 - for thou Genesis 30:29 - General Genesis 30:39 - brought forth Genesis 31:6 - General Exodus 2:21 - content Proverbs 27:23 - diligent Zechariah 11:16 - but Ephesians 6:7 - good Titus 2:10 - showing
39.
That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.
torn of: Exodus 22:10, Exodus 22:31, Leviticus 22:8, 1 Samuel 17:34, 1 Samuel 17:35, John 10:12, John 10:13
I bare: Exodus 22:10-13
or stolen: Luke 2:8
Reciprocal: Genesis 25:27 - a plain man Genesis 43:9 - of my hand Exodus 22:12 - stolen from him John 10:11 - giveth
40.
Thus I was; in the day the drought consumed me, and the frost by night; and my sleep departed from mine eyes.
Exodus 2:19-22, Exodus 3:1, Psalms 78:70, Psalms 78:71, Hosea 12:12, Luke 2:8, John 21:15-17, Hebrews 13:7, 1 Peter 5:2-4
Reciprocal: Genesis 30:39 - brought forth Deuteronomy 26:5 - ready Job 24:7 - no covering Proverbs 31:18 - her candle Ecclesiastes 8:16 - there is that Song of Solomon 5:2 - my head Jeremiah 36:30 - and his John 10:11 - giveth
41.
Thus have I been twenty years in thy house; I served thee fourteen years for thy two daughters, and six years for thy cattle: and thou hast changed my wages ten times.
fourteen: Genesis 31:38, Genesis 29:18-30, Genesis 30:33-40, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 11:26
ten times: Genesis 31:7
Reciprocal: Genesis 29:21 - my days Genesis 29:30 - served Genesis 30:26 - my wives Genesis 31:15 - sold us Genesis 34:12 - dowry Numbers 14:22 - ten times Nehemiah 4:12 - ten times Song of Solomon 5:2 - my head Hosea 3:2 - I bought Hosea 12:12 - served Zechariah 8:23 - ten men
42.
Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.
Except: Genesis 31:24, Genesis 31:29, Psalms 124:1-3
fear: Genesis 31:53, Genesis 27:33, Psalms 76:11, Psalms 76:12, Psalms 124:1, Isaiah 8:13
hath seen: Genesis 31:12, Genesis 11:5, Genesis 16:11, Genesis 16:13, Genesis 29:32, Exodus 3:7, 1 Chronicles 12:17, Psalms 31:7, Jude 1:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 24:12 - O Lord Genesis 28:13 - I am Genesis 30:39 - brought forth Genesis 30:43 - General Genesis 32:9 - O God Genesis 35:3 - was with Genesis 46:1 - unto Genesis 50:17 - servants Exodus 3:6 - I am Deuteronomy 15:13 - General 2 Kings 13:4 - he saw 1 Chronicles 16:21 - He suffered Proverbs 14:26 - fear Lamentations 3:59 - judge Mark 12:26 - I am
43.
And Laban answered and said unto Jacob, These daughters are my daughters, and these children are my children, and these cattle are my cattle, and all that thou seest is mine: and what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or unto their children which they have born?
Reciprocal: Genesis 37:35 - his daughters
44.
Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.
let us: Genesis 15:18, Genesis 21:22-32, Genesis 26:28-31, 1 Samuel 20:14-17
a witness: Genesis 31:48, Genesis 31:52, Genesis 21:30, Deuteronomy 31:19, Deuteronomy 31:21, Deuteronomy 31:26, Joshua 22:27, Joshua 24:25-27, God can put a bridle into the mouth of wicked man to restrain their malice; and then, though they have no love for his people, they will pretend to it, and try to make a merit of necessity. Scott.
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:23 - swear Genesis 21:27 - made Genesis 24:3 - swear Genesis 26:31 - sware Joshua 24:27 - General
45.
And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar.
Genesis 28:18-22
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:51 - I have cast Genesis 31:52 - General Exodus 24:4 - twelve pillars 1 Samuel 7:12 - took a stone
46.
And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.
brethren: Genesis 31:23, Genesis 31:32, Genesis 31:37, Genesis 31:54
Gather: Joshua 4:5-9, Joshua 4:20-24, Joshua 7:26, 2 Samuel 18:17, Ecclesiastes 3:5
an heap: The word gal, rendered "heap," properly signifies a round heap or circle; probably like the Druidical remains in this country, which have been traced in India, Persia, Western Asia, Greece, and Northern Europe. These usually consist of irregular circles of large stones, with a principal one in the midst; the former probably being used for seats, and the latter for an altar; corresponding to the stone set up as a pillar by Jacob, and the heap of stones collected by his brethren. They appear to have been used, as Gilgal undoubtedly was - Joshua 4:5, Judges 2:1, Judges 3:19, ch. 20; 1 Samuel 7:16, 1 Samuel 10:8, 1 Samuel 10:17, 1 Samuel 11:15, 1 Samuel 13:7, 1 Samuel 15:33. 2 Samuel 19:15, 2 Samuel 19:40. 2 Kings 2:1 as temples, and as places for holding councils, and assembling the people. For a satisfactory elucidation of this subject, consult the Fragments to Calmet, Nos. 156, 735, 736.
Reciprocal: Genesis 28:11 - took Joshua 22:10 - built
47.
And Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.
Jegarsahadutha: i.e. the heap of witness, Chald
Galeed: i.e., the heap of witness. Heb. Hebrews 12:1
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 24:6 - Gilead Ezekiel 47:18 - from Gilead Daniel 2:4 - in
48.
And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;
This heap: Joshua 24:27
Galeed: or, Gilead, Genesis 31:23, Deuteronomy 2:36, Deuteronomy 3:16, Joshua 13:8, Joshua 13:9
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:44 - a witness Genesis 31:52 - General Joshua 15:38 - Mizpeh Joshua 22:27 - a witness Judges 10:3 - a Gileadite 1 Samuel 24:21 - Swear 2 Samuel 24:6 - Gilead James 5:3 - a witness
49.
And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.
Mizpah: i.e. a beacon, or watch-tower, Judges 10:17, Judges 11:11, Judges 11:29, Mizpeh, 1 Samuel 7:5, 1 Kings 15:22, Hosea 5:1
Reciprocal: Genesis 26:28 - Let there Joshua 11:3 - land Joshua 13:26 - Ramathmizpeh Joshua 15:38 - Mizpeh 2 Kings 25:23 - Mizpah
50.
If thou shalt afflict my daughters, or if thou shalt take other wives beside my daughters, no man is with us; see, God is witness betwixt me and thee.
afflict: Leviticus 18:18, Matthew 19:5, Matthew 19:6
God: Judges 11:10, 1 Samuel 12:5, Jeremiah 29:23, Jeremiah 42:5, Micah 1:2, Malachi 2:14, Malachi 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 2:5
Reciprocal: 1 Samuel 20:23 - the Lord 2 Samuel 14:11 - let the king
51.
And Laban said to Jacob, Behold this heap, and behold this pillar, which I have cast betwixt me and thee;
I have cast: For yarithi, "I have set up," we may read yaritha, "Thou hast set up," with one Heb. and one Samaritan manuscript - see note on Genesis 31:45. Genesis 31:51
52.
This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm.
Genesis 31:44, Genesis 31:45, Genesis 31:48
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:30 - a witness Joshua 22:27 - a witness James 5:3 - a witness
53.
The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the fear of his father Isaac.
God of Abraham: Genesis 11:24-29, Genesis 11:31, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 22:20-24, Genesis 24:3, Genesis 24:4, Exodus 3:6, Joshua 24:2
their father: For avihem, "Their father," several manuscripts read avichem, "Your father," for Terah was an idolater - see note on Joshua 24:2.
judge: Genesis 16:5
sware: Genesis 14:22, Genesis 21:23, Genesis 21:24, Genesis 24:3, Genesis 26:28-31
fear: Genesis 31:42, Deuteronomy 6:13
Reciprocal: Genesis 21:32 - General Genesis 29:5 - son of Genesis 31:5 - the God Genesis 31:29 - the God Genesis 32:9 - O God Genesis 46:1 - unto Judges 11:10 - be witness Judges 11:27 - be judge 1 Samuel 24:21 - Swear 1 Kings 18:36 - Lord God 1 Chronicles 12:17 - God Psalms 7:8 - judge Isaiah 8:13 - and let him Isaiah 45:23 - every tongue Hebrews 6:16 - an oath
54.
Then Jacob offered sacrifice upon the mount, and called his brethren to eat bread: and they did eat bread, and tarried all night in the mount.
offered sacrifice: or, killed beasts
did eat: Genesis 21:8, Genesis 26:30, Genesis 37:25, Exodus 18:12, 2 Samuel 3:20, 2 Samuel 3:21
Reciprocal: Genesis 31:46 - brethren Genesis 43:16 - slay Genesis 43:32 - eat bread Exodus 2:20 - call him Exodus 24:11 - did eat Leviticus 17:5 - in the open Numbers 22:40 - General 1 Samuel 9:12 - sacrifice 1 Kings 3:15 - a feast 1 Chronicles 12:39 - eating and drinking Ezekiel 39:17 - Speak Ezekiel 44:3 - to eat
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And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.
and kissed: Genesis 31:28, Genesis 33:4, Ruth 1:14
blessed: Genesis 24:60, Genesis 28:1, Numbers 23:5, Numbers 23:8, Numbers 23:11, Deuteronomy 23:5, Proverbs 16:7
returned: Genesis 18:33, Genesis 30:25, Numbers 24:25, Deuteronomy 32:36, Psalms 76:10, Acts 28:4, Acts 28:5
Reciprocal: Genesis 26:31 - betimes Genesis 48:10 - kissed Exodus 18:27 - General 2 Samuel 19:39 - kissed Barzillai 2 Kings 10:15 - saluted