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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Genesis 31:1-55

In the midst of Jacob's success the second divine communication came to him, commanding him to return to the land of his fathers and giving him the promise, "I will be with thee." Thus, after at least twenty years' absence, he set his face again toward home. The same cunning which had been manifested throughout is seen in the stealth with which he broke away from Laban. Much may happen in twenty years. However, one thing can never happen. The wrongdoing of the past cannot be undone and Jacob... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 31:1-21

Jacob is Commanded by Yahweh to Return Home and Tries to Slip Away (31:1-21). Genesis 31:1-2 ‘And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and he has obtained his wealth from that which was our father’s.” And he beheld the face of Laban, and behold, it was not as friendly towards him as it had been before.’ The building up of wealth always provokes jealousy, especially from those who feel that they have lost by it. What had seemed a good... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 31:1-21

Genesis 31:1-Ecclesiastes : . Jacob’ s Flight.— This section is, for the most part, from E, Genesis 31:1; Genesis 31:3 are from J, Genesis 31:18 (after “ cattle” ) from P.Jacob realises from the words of Laban’ s sons (J) and the altered demeanour of Laban himself (E) that his enrichment at Laban’ s expense is deeply resented. Yahweh also bade him return (J). To his wives he complains of the treatment he has received from their father, which God has nevertheless overruled for his advantage,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 31:1

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. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 31:1-21

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 31:7. Changed my wages ten times.] Probably to be understood as a round number, meaning any number of times—as often as he could. The expression “ten times” is used for frequently, in Numbers 14:22, and in other passages.—Genesis 31:11. The Angel of God.] This is, as elsewhere, the angel or messenger who speaks in the person of God himself. (Genesis 31:13). Genesis 31:19. Images.] Heb. Teraphim. “This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 31:1-55

Chapter 31And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and all that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory ( Genesis 31:1 ).In other words, they are now saying, "Hey, that really belongs to our dad. Jacob's stolen it from us". Not so. Jacob made the deal. His dad made the deal, but now the brothers are jealous because Jacob has such a large flock. They're so strong and healthy and there's a great jealousy.And Jacob beheld the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 31:1-55

Genesis 31:1. He heard the words of Laban’s sons. Three causes are assigned for Jacob’s abrupt removal: first, the bitter reproaches of Laban’s sons: secondly, the consequent change in the countenance of Laban; and thirdly, the special command of God, who, ever faithful to his covenant, guarded Jacob with a watchful eye, and enriched him with a munificent hand. Genesis 31:15. He hath sold us; that is, he hath given us in marriage for fourteen years’ service, and not returned the wealth... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 31:1-12

Genesis 31:1-12And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathersJacob’s departure for CanaanI.IT WAS HASTENED BY PERSECUTION. II. IT WAS PROMPTED BY A SENSE OF OFFENDED JUSTICE. III. IT WAS AT THE COMMAND OF GOD. IV. IT ILLUSTRATES THE IMPERFECTIONS AS WELL AS THE VIRTUES OF JACOB’S CHARACTER. (T. H. Leale.)The stirring-up of the nestJacob was becoming too contented in that strange land. Like Ulysses and his crews, he was in danger of forgetting the land of his birth; the tents... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 31:1

Gen 31:1 And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that [was] our father’s; and of [that] which [was] our father’s hath he gotten all this glory. Ver. l. And he heard the words of Laban’s sons.] These were chips off the old block, as they say; as like the father, as if spit out of his mouth. Avarice made them think, as Sejanus did, Quicquid non acquiritur, damnum; a all lost, that fell beside their own lips. As a ship may be overladen with gold and silver,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Genesis 31:1

Jacob: Genesis 31:8, Genesis 31:9, Job 31:31, Psalms 57:4, Psalms 64:3, Psalms 64:4, Psalms 120:3-Deuteronomy :, Proverbs 14:30, Proverbs 27:4, Ecclesiastes 4:4, Ezekiel 16:44, Titus 3:3 glory: "Glory" is here used for "wealth," riches, or property; since those who possess riches, generally make them the subject of glory. The original word cavod, signifies both "glory" and "weight." Genesis 45:13, Esther 5:11, Job 31:24, Job 31:25, Psalms 17:14, Psalms 49:16, Psalms 49:17, Ecclesiastes 4:4,... read more