Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 31:39 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Genesis 31:39 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Genesis chapter 31 verse 39 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou require it, whether stolen by day, or stolen by night.”
Genesis 31:39 (KJV)
Commentary on Genesis 31:39
That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee; I bare the loss of it; of my hand didst thou ... 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 31:39
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“or is torn by animals”
“and keeping watch by night over their flock.”
“Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion”
“and not a shepherd”