April 2, 2024

Finally, the Jacob and Laban Story is Over (Genesis 31:20)

With his eyes and his face fully set towards his homeland, Jacob forgot one important detail in his departure: Not saying goodbye to Laban. The Text plainly states this as a deception (Genesis 31:20). Curiously though, the Hebrew literally states that Jacob “stole the heart” of Laban in fleeing. Whether “heart” is personified as Rachel,

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