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Genesis 31:20 Β· KJV

"And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled."

King James Version

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Passage Context

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.
22And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does it mean for you to break free from the past?

2

How do you handle difficult goodbyes?

3

When have you felt the need to escape a situation?

Life Application

personal growth

Embrace change as a necessary part of growth, even when it feels uncomfortable.

relationships

Communicate openly about your intentions to avoid misunderstandings in relationships.

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

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