Genesis 31:7

And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 31:7

BSB
And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, God has not allowed him to harm me.
AKJV
And your father has deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
CPDV
Even so, your father has circumvented me, and he has changed my wages ten times. And yet God has not permitted him to harm me.
ERV
And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.
NHEB
Yet your father has cheated me and changed my wages ten times, but God did not allow him to hurt me.
SMT
And your father deceived me and changed my wages ten parts; and God gave him not to do evil by me.

Commentary for Genesis 31:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:7
Summary
Jacob accuses Laban of wage manipulation despite God's protection
Place
Padanaram
Event
Jacob accuses Laban
Estimated Time Period
c. 1900 BC
Category
Narrative