And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake.
Laban said to him, 'Please, if you think well of me, stay here with me. I've learned through experience that the LORD has blessed me because of you.'
Laban is asking Jacob to stay because he recognizes that God has been blessing him ever since Jacob came to work for him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob had been serving his uncle Laban for many years as part of an agreement involving marriage and labor, during which God had supernaturally prospered Laban's flocks and household because of Jacob's presence. Laban, recognizing this divine blessing, urges Jacob not to leave, admitting that his success came from the Lord due to Jacob. This moment highlights the ongoing tension and negotiations between the two men as Jacob prepares to return to his family in Canaan.
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