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Book of Genesis - Chapter 31 - Verse 26

31:26
And Laban said to Jacob, What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?

Meaning

Laban's question to Jacob, "What hast thou done, that thou hast stolen away unawares to me, and carried away my daughters, as captives taken with the sword?" reveals Laban's shock and anger at Jacob's actions. Laban was questioning Jacob's sneaky departure with his daughters, Rachel and Leah, comparing it to the act of capturing someone in war. Laban felt betrayed and violated by Jacob's actions, as he had not been informed or given the opportunity to bid farewell to his daughters. Laban's use of the term "captives taken with the sword" illustrates the severity of the situation in his eyes, as if his daughters had been forcibly taken against their will. This verse highlights the complex relationships and dynamics at play in the biblical narrative, demonstrating the consequences of deception and betrayal.

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