Genesis 31:39

God's Word

I never brought you any of the flock that was killed by wild animals. I paid for the loss myself. That’s what you demanded of me when any of the flock was stolen during the day or at night.

Cross References

Genesis 31:38

“I’ve been with you for 20 years. Your sheep and goats never miscarried, and I never ate any rams from your flocks.

Genesis 31:40

The scorching heat during the day and the cold at night wore me down, and I lost a lot of sleep.

Exodus 22:31

“You must be my holy people. Never eat the meat of an animal that has been killed by wild animals out in the countryside. Throw it to the dogs.”

Exodus 22:9

If there is a dispute over the ownership of a bull, a donkey, a sheep, an article of clothing, or any ⌞other⌟ lost property which two people claim as their own, both people must bring their case to God. The one whom God declares guilty must make up for his neighbor’s loss with double the amount.

Leviticus 22:8

He must never eat the meat of an animal that dies naturally or is killed by wild animals. It will make him unclean. I am the Lord.

Luke 2:8

Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night.