Gen 31:7 | KingComments | STEP | Laban’s sons are as greedy as their father. They are jealous of Jacob’s property and see his property as a loss to themselves. They forget that God had done them well because of Jacob ( ). In the same way, the prosperity of the people of Israel has always been a reason for the hatred of brother peoples. Laban’s sons feel it like theft. They express their dissatisfaction, which can also be read on the face of their father. Jacob watches the face of his father-in-law. Faces often indicate the state of the soul ( ). How does our face look? The expression on our face must be real and not hypocritical ( ). The LORD speaks to Jacob and reminds him of the promise he has made ( ). Earlier He appeared to him in a dream and spoke to him in the dream ( ). Here He speaks directly for the first time. In total God speaks seven times to Jacob ( ). Jacob discusses the matter with his wives. This is a good thing. In the same way a man must discuss with his wife what he intends to do and involve her in his considerations. Jacob points out how God has been busy with him and has taken care of him. He gives God the honor.

‏ Genesis 31:7

Jacob Must Return to Canaan

Laban’s sons are as greedy as their father. They are jealous of Jacob’s property and see his property as a loss to themselves. They forget that God had done them well because of Jacob (Gen 30:27b). In the same way, the prosperity of the people of Israel has always been a reason for the hatred of brother peoples.

Laban’s sons feel it like theft. They express their dissatisfaction, which can also be read on the face of their father. Jacob watches the face of his father-in-law. Faces often indicate the state of the soul (Neh 2:2). How does our face look? The expression on our face must be real and not hypocritical (Mt 6:16).

The LORD speaks to Jacob and reminds him of the promise he has made (Gen 28:20-22). Earlier He appeared to him in a dream and spoke to him in the dream (Gen 28:12-13). Here He speaks directly for the first time. In total God speaks seven times to Jacob (Gen 28:12-13 ; Gen 31:3 ; 11 ; Gen 32:24-29 ; Gen 35:1 ; 9-13 ; Gen 46:2).

Jacob discusses the matter with his wives. This is a good thing. In the same way a man must discuss with his wife what he intends to do and involve her in his considerations. Jacob points out how God has been busy with him and has taken care of him. He gives God the honor.