Genesis 31:20

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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Other Translations for Genesis 31:20

BSB
Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was running away.
AKJV
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
CPDV
And Jacob was not willing to confess to his father-in-law that he was fleeing.
ERV
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
NHEB
Jacob outwitted Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he intended to flee.
SMT
And Jacob will steal the heart of Laban the Syrian, for not announcing to him that he broke away.

Commentary for Genesis 31:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:20
Summary
Jacob flees without informing Laban
Place
Padanaram
Event
Jacob secretly escapes
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative