Laban
Laban in the Bible — brother of Rebekah (GEN 24:29). Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “white; shining; gentle; brittle”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Biography
The brother of Rebekah and father of Leah and Rachel, Laban was a shrewd Aramean who lived in Haran. When Jacob fled from Esau, he worked for Laban for twenty years, during which Laban repeatedly deceived him, changing his wages ten times. Despite the conflicts, Laban's daughters became the mothers of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Significance
Laban represents God's sovereignty in using even difficult circumstances to fulfill His covenant promises, as through Laban's daughters came the twelve tribes of Israel.
Key Events
Names & Labels (1)
- Hebrew
- לָבָ֑ן
- Transliteration
- lavan
- Meaning
- white
- Greek
- Λαβαν
- Reference
- GEN 24:29
- Strong's
- H3837a
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Laban in the Bible?
Laban is described in the Bible as brother of Rebekah (GEN 24:29).
What does the name Laban mean?
The name Laban means “white; shining; gentle; brittle” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.