Are we not counted of him strangers? for he hath sold us, and hath quite devoured also our money.
Doesn't he treat us like strangers? He sold us off, and he has completely used up our money too.
The daughters are saying their father treats them like outsiders and has taken advantage of them financially.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Genesis, Jacob had fled from his brother Esau and sought refuge with his uncle Laban in Haran, where he worked for many years and married Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel. Over time, Laban's deceitful practices in business and family matters led to growing resentment, as he exploited Jacob's labor and resources. In this verse, Leah and Rachel express their frustration, claiming that Laban treated them as outsiders and squandered their rightful inheritance.
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