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Now, you want to be gone, because you sore longed after your father`s house, but why have you stolen my gods?"
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The Nature of the Stolen 'Gods'
Laban's accusation reveals the nature of his 'gods.' Commentators identify these as 'teraphim'—household idols used for superstitious reverence and divination. Scholars note that Laban's family, despite its heritage, had fallen into a form of idolatry. This was likely syncretistic, attempting to worship the true God alongside these physical images, a practice condemned in Scripture.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
תרפים terāpı̂ym — Teraphim. This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times in this chapte…
19th Century
Anglican
Laban said ... — Laban reproaches Jacob, first, for carrying away his daughters secretly, which was an affront to them ([Reference…
16th Century
Protestant
Wherefore hast thou stolen my gods? The second main point of accusation alleged against Jacob is that he had not departed out of love for …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And now, [though] you would needs be gone Or, "in going wouldest go" F9, was determined upon it, and in haste …
God can put a bridle in the mouths of wicked men to restrain their malice, though He does not change their hearts. Though they have no love for God…
