Genesis 31:31

Modern English Version

Then Jacob answered Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force.

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “Because I thought, surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will slay me because of my wife.

Genesis 31:30

Now you surely have gone away because you longed desperately after your father’s house, yet why have you stolen my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

But anyone with whom you find your gods, let him not live. In the presence of our kinsmen, point out what I have that is yours and take it.” For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, but he who trusts in the Lord will be safe.