Abraham said, “I did it because I thought, Surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.
Genesis 31:31 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 Jacob answered Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Jacob answered Laban, Because I was afraid; for I thought, Suppose you would take your daughters from me by force. American Standard Version (1901) And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Lest thou shouldest take thy daughters from me by force. Common English Bible Jacob responded to Laban, “I was afraid and convinced myself that you would take your daughters away from me. Catholic Public Domain Version Jacob answered: "I set out, unknown to you, because I feared that you might take away your daughters by violence. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Jacob answered: That I departed unknown to thee, it was for fear lest thou wouldst take away thy daughters by force. |
Abraham said, “I did it because I thought, Surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.
Even though you had to go because you longed greatly for your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”
But anyone with whom you find your gods shall not live. In the presence of our kinsfolk, point out what I have that is yours, and take it.” Now Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the gods.
The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.