Genesis 31:17

“Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;”

"Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;" - Genesis 31:17
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What does Genesis 31:17 mean?

Genesis 31:17 (KJV) says, "Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels." This verse comes from the story of Jacob in the book of Genesis. To fully understand the meaning and significance of this verse, it's important to look at the context in which it appears…

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Journeying Into the Unknown: A Step of Faith

In the intricate tapestry of life, we often find ourselves at crossroads, moments when we are called to rise from our current circumstances to embark on a journey into the unknown. Genesis 31:17 captures such a pivotal moment in Jacob's life: "Then Jacob rose up, and set his…

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A Journey of Faith: A Prayer Inspired by Genesis 31:17

Heavenly Father, In the quietude of this sacred moment, we come before You, our hearts reverberating with a blend of awe and reverence. We gather our thoughts and prayers, drawing inspiration from the journey of Your servant, Jacob, as recorded in Genesis 31:17, which reminds…

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Genesis 31:17 - "¶ Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives upon camels;"
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Genesis 31:45 - "And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar."
Genesis 31:47 - "And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed."
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."
Genesis 34:31 - "And they said, Should he deal with our sister as with an harlot?"
Genesis 25:31 - "And Jacob said, Sell me this day thy birthright."
Genesis 31:2 - "And Jacob beheld the countenance of Laban, and, behold, it was not toward him as before."
Proverbs 31:17 - "She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms."
Genesis 31:4 - "And Jacob sent and called Rachel and Leah to the field unto his flock,"
Genesis 37:31 - "And they took Joseph's coat, and killed a kid of the goats, and dipped the coat in the blood;"
Genesis 42:31 - "And we said unto him, We are true men; we are no spies:"
Genesis 10:31 - "These are the sons of Shem, after their families, after their tongues, in their lands, after their nations."
Job 31:17 - "Or have eaten my morsel myself alone, and the fatherless hath not eaten thereof;"
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