Genesis 29:13 · KJV

"And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹¹And Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice, and wept.

¹²And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father.

¹³And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.

¹⁴And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.

¹⁵And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?

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Reflection Questions

How do you express hospitality to others?

What does family mean to you in times of need?

When have you felt embraced by someone unexpectedly?

Life Application

family

Reach out to family members and strengthen those bonds.

hospitality

Consider how you can welcome others into your home or life.

People in This Verse

JacobOT

Jacob is the younger twin of Esau, known for his cleverness and desire for his brother's birthright. He later becomes Israel, the father of the twelve tribes.

First appearance: Genesis 25:24

LabanOT

Laban is the brother of Rebekah and the father of Rachel and Leah. He plays a significant role in Jacob's life, particularly in the context of family and marriage.

First appearance: Genesis 24:29

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