Genesis 29:14 Meaning
And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.
Context Explained
12And Jacob told Rachel that he was her father's brother, and that he was Rebekah's son: and she ran and told her father.
13And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things.
14And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.
15And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
16And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Ephesians 2:19
Both verses speak to the idea of belonging to a family.
Romans 12:5
This verse emphasizes unity within the body of Christ, akin to familial ties.
Source: Genesis 29:14