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Genesis 31:1 Cross-References

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Jacob Flees from Laban

And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.

Genesis 31:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 31:1

People Mentioned

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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Labanbrother of Rebekah (GEN 24:29)

Commentary on Genesis 31:1

And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and... This passage belongs to the Jacob narratives which demonstrate God's sovereign election overriding human merit and the transformation of a deceiver into Israel, the father of the twelve tribes. The Jacob cycle shows how divine purposes advance through flawed individuals whom God graciously transforms.Key themes include God's sovereign choice ("the older shall serve the younger"), the consequences of deception and family dysfunction, exile and return patterns, wrestling with God leading to bl...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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