Genesis 31:55

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Modern

Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.

Traditional

And early in the morning Laban rose up, and kissed his sons and his daughters, and blessed them: and Laban departed, and returned unto his place.

Literal

And Laban rose early in the morning and kissed his sons and his daughters, and he blessed them. And Laban departed and returned to his place.

Latin

Laban vero de nocte consurgens, osculatus est filios, et filias suas, et benedixit illis: reversusque est in locum suum.

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English

Early the next morning, Laban got up and kissed his grandchildren and daughters and blessed them. Then he left to return home.

Notes

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

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People

Laban: Brother of Rebekah; father of Leah and Rachel

Glossary

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

Topics

Kiss of Affection Laban: Pursues Jacob, Overtakes Him at Mount Gilead, and Covenants with Him Rising: Laban

Genesis 31:55

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