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Genesis 31:33 Cross-References

Explore 2 cross-references for Genesis 31:33 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 31 verse 33 to related passages throughout the Bible.

And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.

Genesis 31:33 (KJV)

Historical Context for Genesis 31:33

People Mentioned

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Labanbrother of Rebekah (GEN 24:29)
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Jacobsecond-born son of Isaac (GEN 25:25-26)
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Leahdaughter of Laban (GEN 29:16) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:23)
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Racheldaughter of Laban (GEN 29:10) and wife of Jacob (GEN 29:28)

Commentary on Genesis 31:33

And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he... 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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