And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me?
Jacob became angry and argued with Laban. Jacob responded and said to Laban, 'What wrong have I done? What is my sin that you have chased after me so furiously?'
Jacob is angrily defending himself, demanding to know what crime he supposedly committed that made Laban pursue him so aggressively.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had served Laban for twenty years, during which there were mutual deceptions and family tensions, including Jacob marrying Laban's daughters Leah and Rachel. After God instructed Jacob to return to his homeland, he fled with his family and possessions, prompting Laban to pursue him out of anger and suspicion of theft. This verse captures Jacob's heated response, where he demands an explanation for the accusations against him.
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