And said unto them, I see your father’s countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.
And he said to them, 'I can see that your father's attitude toward me has changed, he doesn't treat me the same way he used to. But the God of my father has been with me.'
Jacob is telling his wives that he notices their father Laban's hostility toward him has grown, but God has remained faithful to him through it all.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Jacob had been living and working for his uncle Laban in Haran for many years, during which time he married Laban's daughters and accumulated wealth through God's blessing. However, Jacob observed that Laban's attitude toward him had grown hostile, likely due to jealousy over Jacob's prosperity and success. This verse shows Jacob speaking to his wives about this shift while reassuring them that the God of his father, Isaac, had continued to protect and guide him.
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