Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 31:27 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Genesis 31:27 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 31 verse 27 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp? steal: Heb. hast stolen me”
Genesis 31:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 31:27
Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might... 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
Cross-References for Genesis 31:27
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“the sister of Aaron”
“Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.”
“They send forth their little ones like a flock”
“Because I was afraid, for I said, 'Lest you should take your daughters from me by force.',And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.,וַיַּעַן יַעֲקֹב וַיֹּאמֶר לְלָבָן כִּי יָרֵאתִי כִּי אָמַרְתִּי פֶּן־תִּגְזֹל אֶת־בְּנוֹתֶיךָ מֵעִמִּי׃ ,And Jacob answered and said to Laban: Because I was afraid; for I said: Lest thou shouldest take thy daughters from me by force.”
“in that he didn't tell him that he was running away.”
“and did as Yahweh had spoken to him: and it happened”
“Return to the land of your fathers, and to your relatives, and I will be with you.”
“who was the father of all who handle the harp and pipe.”
“their sister”