Genesis 31:31

The Scriptures 2009

And Ya‛aqoḇ answered and said to Laḇan, “Because I was afraid, for I said, ‘Lest you tear your daughters away from me.’

Cross References

Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man brings a snare, But whoever trusts in יהוה is set on high.

Genesis 20:11

And Aḇraham said, “Only because I said to myself, the fear of Elohim is not in this place, and they shall kill me for the sake of my wife.

Genesis 31:30

“And now you have gone because you greatly long for your father’s house, but why did you steal my mighty ones?”

Genesis 31:32

With whomever you find your mighty ones, do not let him live. In the presence of our brothers, see for yourself what is with me and take it with you. For Ya‛aqoḇ did not know that Raḥĕl had stolen them.