Genesis 31:29 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

It is in the power of my hand to do you hurt: but the God of your father spake unto me yesternight, saying, Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

I have the power to harm you, but the God of your father spoke to me last night, saying, 'Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, whether good or bad.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The speaker is admitting they could cause harm but are being restrained by God's direct warning to leave Jacob alone completely.

📚 Historical Context

This is Laban speaking to his son-in-law Jacob, who had fled with his wives (Laban's daughters) and possessions after twenty years of service. Laban had pursued Jacob with his men, likely intending to force him to return, but God intervened with a dream warning Laban not to harm or manipulate Jacob in any way.

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Genesis 31:24

That night, God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream and said to him, 'Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, whether good or bad.'

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