Genesis 31:38

New International Reader's Version

“I’ve been with you for 20 years now. The little ones of your sheep and goats were not dead when they were born. I haven’t eaten rams from your flocks.

Cross References

Genesis 30:27

But Laban said to him, “If you are pleased with me, stay here. I’ve discovered that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”

Genesis 30:29

Jacob said to him, “You know how hard I’ve worked for you. You know that your livestock has done better under my care.

Genesis 30:30

You had only a little before I came. But that little has become a lot. The Lord has blessed you everywhere I’ve been. But when can I do something for my own family?”

Genesis 31:10

“Once during the mating season I had a dream. In my dream I looked and saw male goats mating with the flock. The goats had stripes, speckles or spots.

Genesis 31:37

You have searched through all my things. What have you found that belongs to your family? Put it here in front of your relatives and mine. Let them decide between the two of us.

Genesis 31:39

I didn’t bring you animals torn apart by wild beasts. I made up for the loss myself. Also, you made me pay for anything stolen by day or night.

Exodus 23:26

In your land no woman will give birth to a dead baby. Every woman will be able to have children. I will give you a long life.

Deuteronomy 28:4

Your children will be blessed. Your crops will be blessed. The young animals among your livestock will be blessed. That includes your calves and lambs.