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Genesis 31:32

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 31:32

Verse 32 of 55

Scripture focus

With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what [is] thine with me, and take [it] to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.

Genesis 31:32 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 31:32

Theological / Devotional

Let him not live. In defense of his secret and hasty departure Jacob pleaded fear, an honest and forthright confession. As for the charge of theft, Jacob voluntarily submitted to the provisions of Mesopotamian law. This provided the death penalty for certain kinds of theft, including that of sacred objects (Code of Hammurabi, sec. 6).

Before our brethren. This was a reference to Laban’s relatives (v. 23), Jacob’s brothers by marriage.

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