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Genesis 31:24 · KJV

"And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad."

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Passage Context

22And it was told Laban on the third day that Jacob was fled.
23And he took his brethren with him, and pursued after him seven days' journey; and they overtook him in the mount Gilead.
24And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.
25Then Laban overtook Jacob. Now Jacob had pitched his tent in the mount: and Laban with his brethren pitched in the mount of Gilead.
26And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to warnings in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to trust God's guidance?

3

When have you felt God intervene in a situation for you?

Life Application

faith

Trusting God's guidance can lead to peace in difficult decisions.

relationships

Consider how your actions affect others and seek divine wisdom.

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Laban the SyrianOT

Laban is Jacob's uncle and the father of Leah and Rachel. He is known for his cunning and shrewdness in dealings with Jacob.

First appearance: Genesis 24:29

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