Genesis 31:27 · KJV

"Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?"

King James Version

Passage Context

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?

²⁷Wherefore didst thou flee away secretly, and steal away from me; and didst not tell me, that I might have sent thee away with mirth, and with songs, with tabret, and with harp?

²⁸And hast not suffered me to kiss my sons and my daughters? thou hast now done foolishly in so doing.

²⁹It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

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Reflection Questions

What does it mean for you to communicate openly with loved ones?

How do you handle feelings of betrayal or hurt?

When have you had to confront someone about their actions?

Life Application

relationships

Prioritize open communication to prevent misunderstandings in your relationships.

conflict

Reflect on how you address feelings of betrayal and seek resolution.

People in This Verse

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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