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Genesis 31:19 Β· KJV

"And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's."

King James Version

What does Genesis 31:19 mean? β†’

Passage Context

17Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;
18And he carried away all his cattle, and all his goods which he had gotten, the cattle of his getting, which he had gotten in Padan-aram, for to go to Isaac his father in the land of Canaan.
19And Laban went to shear his sheep: and Rachel had stolen the images that were her father's.
20And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
21So he fled with all that he had; and he rose up, and passed over the river, and set his face toward the mount Gilead.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to hold onto your past?

2

How do you navigate family loyalty versus personal beliefs?

3

When have you felt torn between two loyalties?

Life Application

family

Consider how your family history influences your beliefs and decisions, and find a balance.

faith

Evaluate what 'idols' you might be holding onto that distract you from your spiritual journey.

People in This Verse

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

RachelOT

Rachel is the daughter of Laban and the favored wife of Jacob. Her story is central to the narrative of Jacob's family and the development of the tribes of Israel.

First appearance: Genesis 29:6

Places in This Verse

Haran(Modern-day Turkey today)

Haran was a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia where Abraham's family settled. It served as a center for trade and family ties.

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