Tag Archives: Genesis 31

another camp

Genesis 31:51 – 32:5 51 Then Laban said to Jacob, “See this pile and the monument, which I have set between me and you. 52 This pile is a witness, and the monument is a witness, that I will not … Continue reading

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a treaty at Mizpah

Genesis 31:38-50 38 These twenty years I have been with you. Your ewes and your female goats have not miscarried, and the rams of your flocks I have not eaten. 39 I did not bring to you what was torn … Continue reading

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taking the moral high ground

Genesis 31:26-37 26 And Laban said to Jacob, “What have you done, that you have stolen away my heart and carried away my daughters like captives with a sword? 27 Why did you flee secretly and trick me, and did … Continue reading

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sneaking away from your problems

Genesis 31:14-25 14 Then Rachel and Leah answered and said to him, “Is there yet any portion or inheritance to us in our father’s household? 15 Are we not thought by him as foreigners? Because he has sold us, and … Continue reading

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making life decisions

Genesis 31:1-13 1 Jacob had heard the words that the sons of Laban were saying, “Jacob has taken all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has gained all this abundance.” 2 Jacob also saw Laban’s … Continue reading

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Jacob: Mizpah

Genesis 31.  After 20 years of service to Laban, God had blessed Jacob with a large family and many possessions.  In fact, his wealth had increased so much that he was now seen as a threat to Laban.  Jacob leaves … Continue reading

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