Genesis 31:34 · KJV
"Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not."
King James Version
What does Genesis 31:34 mean? →Passage Context
32With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.
33And Laban went into Jacob's tent, and into Leah's tent, and into the two maidservants' tents; but he found them not. Then went he out of Leah's tent, and entered into Rachel's tent.
34Now Rachel had taken the images, and put them in the camel's furniture, and sat upon them. And Laban searched all the tent, but found them not.
35And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.
36And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me?
Reflection Questions
1
What do you hold onto that may not be beneficial for you?
2
How do you prioritize your values and beliefs?
3
When have you felt torn between family loyalty and personal conviction?
Life Application
faith
Examine what you value most and ensure it aligns with your faith.
family
Consider how family dynamics influence your decisions and actions.
People in This Verse
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
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