Gen 30:27 | TNotes | STEP | 30:27 I have become wealthy: God had prospered Laban through Jacob’s presence (see 22:18 ). Laban may have looked for omens, or simply have perceived what was happening. Since dark-colored sheep (30:32 ) were rare, a large number of them was considered an omen of God’s blessing.

‏ Genesis 30:27

30:27 ^a I have become wealthy: God had prospered Laban through Jacob’s presence (see 22:18 ^b). Laban may have looked for omens, or simply have perceived what was happening. Since dark-colored sheep (30:32 ^c) were rare, a large number of them was considered an omen of God’s blessing.