Genesis 31:31

Hebrew Names version (HNV)

Ya`akov answered Lavan, *Because I was afraid, for I said, 'Lest you should take your daughters from me by force.'

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Avraham said, *Because I thought, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife's sake.'

Genesis 31:30

Now, you want to be gone, because you greatly longed for your father's house, but why have you stolen my gods?*

Genesis 31:32

Anyone you find your gods with shall not live. Before our relatives, discern what is yours with me, and take it.* For Ya`akov didn't know that Rachel had stolen them.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.