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.”

What does Genesis 31:35 mean?
Genesis 31:35 (KJV) reads: "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." This verse is part of the larger story of Jacob's departure from his…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Hidden Cost of Our Choices: Reflections on Genesis 31:35
In the sacred narrative of Genesis, we find profound truths and lessons interwoven into the lives of its characters. Genesis 31:35 captures a poignant moment between Rachel and her father, Laban, during a tense confrontation over missing household idols. She speaks to him…
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Heavenly Father, As we gather in Your presence today, our hearts are open and attuned to Your guidance. We come before You with reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty over all creation. Lord, we reflect upon the words from Genesis 31:35, where Rachel, in a moment of…
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