Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.
If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the God whom Isaac revered, had not been with me, you would have sent me away with nothing. God has seen my suffering and all my hard work, and He confronted you last night.
Jacob is telling Laban that God protected him from being cheated and sent away empty-handed, and that God saw his mistreatment and intervened.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Genesis, Jacob had fled to his uncle Laban's home to escape his brother Esau and spent over two decades working for Laban, during which he faced repeated deception and unfair treatment as Laban changed his wages multiple times. This verse comes from a confrontation between Jacob and Laban after Jacob decided to leave with his family and flocks, highlighting Jacob's reliance on God's protection amid their conflicts. Jacob attributes his preservation and blessings to the God of his ancestors, Abraham and Isaac, who intervened against Laban's schemes.
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