Genesis 31:30 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And now, even though you had to leave because you desperately missed your father's house, why did you steal my gods?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Laban is confronting Jacob, asking why he stole his household gods even though he understands Jacob's longing to return home.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the tense confrontation between Laban and Jacob after Jacob secretly fled with his wives, children, and flocks. Unknown to Jacob, his wife Rachel had stolen Laban's household gods (teraphim), which were small idols considered family treasures and symbols of inheritance rights in that culture.

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