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Book of Genesis - Chapter 31 - Verse 1

31:1
And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and of that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory.

Meaning

When Laban's sons accused Jacob of taking everything that belonged to their father and gaining all the glory from it, it reflects a deep sense of jealousy and resentment towards Jacob. This verse comes from the book of Genesis, where Jacob had worked for Laban for many years and had acquired wealth and prosperity through his hard work and clever dealings. Laban's sons, feeling like they were entitled to their father's possessions, were envious of Jacob's success and felt that he had wrongfully taken what should have rightfully been theirs. This verse highlights the themes of greed, envy, and strife within families, as well as the consequences of dishonesty and deception. It serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of honesty, integrity, and the destructive nature of jealousy.

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