Gen 31:34-35 | NET2full | STEP | (Now Rachel had taken the idols and put them inside her camel’s saddle and sat on them.) Laban searched the whole tent , but did not find them.

‏ Genesis 31:34-35

34 (Now Rachel had taken the idols and put them inside her camel’s saddle ^{▼▼tn The “camel’s saddle” was probably some sort of basket-saddle, a cushioned saddle with a basket bound on. Cf. NAB “inside a camel cushion.”} and sat on them.) ^{▼▼tn The disjunctive clause (introduced by a vav [ו] conjunction) provides another parenthetical statement necessary to the storyline.} Laban searched the whole tent, but did not find them. ^{▼▼tn The word “them” has been supplied in the translation for clarification.} 35 Rachel ^{▼▼tn Heb “she”; the referent (Rachel) has been specified in the translation for clarity.} said to her father, “Don’t be angry, ^{▼▼tn Heb “let it not be hot in the eyes of my lord.” This idiom refers to anger, in this case as a result of Rachel’s failure to stand in the presence of her father as a sign of respect.} my lord. I cannot stand up ^{▼▼tn Heb “I am unable to rise.”} in your presence because I am having my period.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “the way of women is to me.” This idiom refers to a woman’s menstrual period.} So he searched thoroughly, ^{▼▼tn The word “thoroughly” is not in the Hebrew text, but is implied.} but did not find the idols.