Genesis 31:31

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

Jacob answered, ‘I was afraid, for I thought you would take your daughters from me by force.

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of mankind is a snare, but the one who trusts in the  Lord is protected.  ,

Genesis 20:11

Abraham replied, ‘I thought, “There is absolutely no fear of God in this place.  They will kill me because of my wife.”

Genesis 31:30

Now you have gone off because you long for your father’s family #– #but why have you stolen my gods? ’

Genesis 31:32

If you find your gods with anyone here, he will not live!  Before our relatives, point out anything that is yours and take it.’ Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen the idols.