Genesis 31:1

GENESIS CHAPTER 31 Jacob observing Laban's envy, on God's command and promise, with the consent of his wives, departs secretly, Genesis 31:1. Laban pursues him; God in a dream warns him not to treat Jacob ill; he overtakes him on Mount Gilead; taxes him sharply for his secret departure, and with stealing his gods, Genesis 31:23. Jacob excuses his departure, Genesis 31:31; denies the taking either gods or aught else that was Laban s, Genesis 31:32. Laban searches, but finds not, Genesis 31:33. Jacob is wroth, and rebukes him vehemently for all he had suffered from him, Genesis 31:36. He owns God as his defence in the day of his affliction, Genesis 31:42. They make a covenant, in which Laban obliges Jacob not to hurt his daughters, nor take other wives to them, Genesis 31:44. Jacob swears by the fear of Isaac, and offers sacrifice, Genesis 31:53,54. Laban returns to his place, Genesis 31:55. cir. 1739 These riches, which are called glory, Genesis 45:13 Psalms 49:16 Isaiah 66:12, compared with Isaiah 60:6, because their possessors use to glory in them, and by them gain glory and esteem from others.