Genesis 31:31

Tree of Life Version

In response, Jacob said to Laban, “Because I was afraid, for I thought, ‘Suppose you snatch your daughters away from me.’

Cross References

Genesis 20:11

Abraham said, “Because I thought, ‘There is certainly no fear of God in this place, so they’ll kill me, because of my wife.’

Genesis 31:30

So now, when you up and left because you really missed your father’s house, why did you steal my gods?”

Genesis 31:32

Anyone with whom you find your gods shall not live. In front of our relatives, identify whatever is yours that is with me, and take it back.” (But Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them.)

Proverbs 29:25

Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but one who trusts in Adonai will be kept safe.