Genesis 31:42
“Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.”
What does Genesis 31:42 mean?
The King James Version of Genesis 31:42 reads: "Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight." This verse…
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In Genesis 31:42, we find Jacob, a man who had endured the trials of life, reflecting on the hand of God working within his circumstances: "Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God…
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Heavenly Father, As I kneel before You today, I come with a humble heart, laden with thanksgiving for Your enduring presence in my life. I reflect upon the words of Genesis 31:42, where my ancestor Jacob proclaimed, "Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear…
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