Genesis 31:31

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

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, “I did it because I thought, Surely there is no fear of God in this place, and they will kill me because of my wife.

Genesis 31:30

Even though you had to go because you longed greatly for your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

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

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of others lays a snare, but one who trusts in the Lord is secure.