Genesis 31:35

And 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.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:35

BSB
Rachel said to her father, "Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period." So Laban searched, but could not find the household idols.
AKJV
And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before you; for the custom of women is on me. And he searched but found not the images.
CPDV
she said: "Do not be angry, my lord, that I am unable to rise up in your sight, because it has now happened to me according to the custom of women." So his careful search was thwarted.
ERV
And she said to her father, Let not my lord be angry that I cannot rise up before thee; for the manner of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the teraphim.
NHEB
She said to her father, "Do not let my lord be angry that I can't get up for you; for I am having my period. "He searched, but did not find the idols.
SMT
And she will say to her father, My lord will not be angry in his eyes, that I shall not be able to rise from thy face, for the way of women is to me. And he will search and he found not the family gods,

Commentary for Genesis 31:35

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Overview of Genesis 31:35
Summary
Rachel uses cultural custom for concealment
Place
Mount Gilead
Event
Rachel deceives father successfully
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Narrative