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Genesis 31:29-31
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Genesis 31:29-31
Living Bible
29 I could crush you, but the God of your father appeared to me last night and told me, ‘Be careful not to be too hard on Jacob!’ 30 But see here—though you feel you must go, and long so intensely for your childhood home—why have you stolen my idols?”
31 “I sneaked away because I was afraid,” Jacob answered. “I said to myself, ‘He’ll take his daughters from me by force.’
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Genesis 31:29-31
New International Version
Genesis 31:29-31
New International Version
29 I have the power to harm you;(A) but last night the God of your father(B) said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’(C) 30 Now you have gone off because you longed to return to your father’s household.(D) But why did you steal(E) my gods?(F)”
31 Jacob answered Laban, “I was afraid, because I thought you would take your daughters away from me by force.(G)
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