Genesis 31:31

And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure thou wouldest take by force thy daughters from me.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:31

BSB
"I was afraid," Jacob answered, "for I thought you would take your daughters from me by force.
AKJV
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Peradventure you would take by force your daughters from me.
CPDV
Jacob answered: "I set out, unknown to you, because I feared that you might take away your daughters by violence.
ERV
And Jacob answered and said to Laban, Because I was afraid: for I said, Lest thou shouldest take thy daughters from me by force.
NHEB
Jacob answered Laban, "Because I was afraid, for I thought that you would take your daughters from me by force.'
SMT
And Jacob will answer and say to Laban, Because I was afraid; for I said, Lest thou wilt tear away my daughters from me;

Commentary for Genesis 31:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:31
Summary
Jacob explains his fearful motivation
Place
Mount Gilead
Event
Jacob defends his actions
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative