Genesis 31:39

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Modern

I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night.

Traditional

That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.

Literal

That which was torn I did not bring to you; I bore the loss of it. From my hand you required it, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.

Latin

…nec captum a bestia ostendi tibi, ego damnum omne reddebam: quidquid furto peribat, a me exigebas:

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Hebrew

English

I did not bring you anything torn by wild beasts; I bore the loss myself. And you demanded payment from me for what was stolen by day or night.

Notes

Genesis 31:36–42

Jacob answered by accusing Laban of making false charges and humiliating him. Now Laban was the one who had to answer, because his charges were insulting and seemed to have no basis.

Genesis 29:1–31:55

These chapters describe how God fulfilled his promise by greatly blessing Jacob with a family and possessions. God also disciplined Jacob, leaving him to struggle with Laban for many years. Laban was Jacob’s match in deception, and thus a means of correction.
The story of Jacob and Laban is similar to Israel's later stay in Egypt. Jacob struggled while serving his uncle but finally emerged with a large family (the founders of the 12 tribes) and great wealth. In Egypt, the Israelites suffered under their oppressors, but they also flourished, becoming a great nation of 12 large tribes and escaping with great riches.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Jacob Symbolic Numbers The Righteous Suffer

Related verses

Exodus 22:31
You are to be My holy people. You must not eat the meat of a mauled animal found in the field; you are to throw it to the dogs.
Exodus 22:10–13
If a man gives a donkey, an ox, a sheep, or any other animal to be cared for by his neighbor, but it dies or is injured or stolen while no one is watching,
Luke 2:8
And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
Leviticus 22:8
He must not eat anything found dead or torn by wild animals, which would make him unclean. I am the LORD.
John 10:12–13
The hired hand is not the shepherd, and the sheep are not his own. When he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf pounces on them and scatters the flock.
1 Samuel 17:34–35
David replied, “Your servant has been tending his father’s sheep, and whenever a lion or a bear came and carried off a lamb from the flock,

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Laban (Person) Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the Wages

Topics

Chiding: Isaac and Laban Chide Each Other Conscience: Faithful of Jacob, in his Care of Laban's Property Day: Artificial, the Time of the Sun's Continuance Above The Dishonesty: Laban's Treatment of Jacob Father-In-Law: Unjust, Laban to Jacob Ingratitude: should be Met With: Faithfulness Integrity: Jacob, in the Care of Laban's Property Laban: Pursues Jacob, Overtakes Him at Mount Gilead, and Covenants with Him Night: Favourable to the Purposes of the Wicked Servants: Good: Jacob Shepherd: One Who Cares for Flocks of Sheep Teraphim: Condemned and Disposed of by Jacob

Genesis 31:39

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