Genesis 31:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jacob answered, “I left secretly because I was afraid you would take your daughters from me by force.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham answered: I did it because I didn't think any of you respected God, and I was sure that someone would kill me to get my wife.

Genesis 31:30

I can understand why you were eager to return to your father, but why did you have to steal my idols?

Genesis 31:32

If you find that any one of us has taken your idols, I'll have that person killed. Let your relatives be witnesses. Show me what belongs to you, and you can take it back.” Jacob did not realize that Rachel had stolen the household idols.

Proverbs 29:25

Don't fall into the trap of being a coward— trust the LORD, and you will be safe.