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But God has seen my hardship and the toil of my hands, and last night he rebuked you.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/genesis/31.htm">New Living Translation</a> In fact, if the God of my father had not been on my side—the God of Abraham and the fearsome God of Isaac—you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen your abuse and my hard work. That is why he appeared to you last night and rebuked you!” <a href="/esv/genesis/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God saw my affliction and the labor of my hands and rebuked you last night.” <a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, and last night He rendered judgment.” <a href="/kjv/genesis/31.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/31.htm">New King James Version</a> Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the fear of Isaac, had not been for me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, so He rendered judgment last night.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had not been for me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, so He rendered judgment last night.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had not been for me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, so He rendered judgment last night.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the dread of Isaac, had not been for me, surely now you would have sent me away empty. God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, so He rendered the decision last night.” <a href="/amp/genesis/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and [the Feared One] of Isaac, had not been with me, most certainly you would have sent me away now empty-handed. God has seen my affliction and humiliation and the [exhausting] labor of my hands, so He rendered judgment and rebuked you last night.” <a href="/csb/genesis/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, certainly now you would have sent me off empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and my hard work, and he issued his verdict last night.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, certainly now you would have sent me off empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and my hard work, and He issued His verdict last night.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now hadst thou sent me away empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight. <a href="/cev/genesis/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If the fearsome God worshiped by Abraham and my father Isaac had not been on my side, you would have sent me away without a thing. But God saw my hard work, and he knew the trouble I was in, so he helped me. Then last night he told you how wrong you were. <a href="/erv/genesis/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now hadst thou sent me away empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight. <a href="/gwt/genesis/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would have sent me away empty-handed by now. God has seen my misery and hard work, and last night he made it right." <a href="/gnt/genesis/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> If the God of my fathers, the God of Abraham and Isaac, had not been with me, you would have already sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my trouble and the work I have done, and last night he gave his judgment." <a href="/isv/genesis/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> If the God of my father—the God of Abraham, the God whom Isaac feared—had not been with me, you would have sent me away empty handed. But God saw my misery and how hard I've worked with my own hands—and he rebuked you last night." <a href="/msb/genesis/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed. But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands, and last night He rendered judgment.? <a href="/net/genesis/31.htm">NET Bible</a> If the God of my father--the God of Abraham, the one whom Isaac fears--had not been with me, you would certainly have sent me away empty-handed! But God saw how I was oppressed and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night." <a href="/nheb/genesis/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the one whom Isaac fears, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God has seen my harsh treatment and my hard work, and rebuked you last night." <a href="/wbt/genesis/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac had been with me, surely thou hadst now sent me away empty. God hath seen my affliction, and the labor of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight. <a href="/web/genesis/31.htm">World English Bible</a> Unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely now you would have sent me away empty. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been for me, surely now you had sent me away empty; God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and reproves last night.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> unless the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been for me, surely now empty thou hadst sent me away; mine affliction and the labour of my hands hath God seen, and reproveth yesternight.' <a href="/slt/genesis/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaak was not with me, then now, empty thou hadst sent me away. My affliction and the labor of my hand God saw and he rebuked yesterday.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Unless the God of my father Abraham, and the fear of Isaac had stood by me, peradventure now thou hadst sent me away naked: God beheld my affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesterday. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> If the God of my father Abraham and the fear of Isaac had not been close to me, perhaps by now you would have sent me away naked. But God looked kindly on my affliction and the labor of my hands, and he rebuked you yesterday.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/31.htm">New American Bible</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been on my side, you would now have sent me away empty-handed. But God saw my plight and the fruits of my toil, and last night he reproached you.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been on my side, surely now you would have sent me away empty-handed. God saw my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if it had not been for the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and your regard for Isaac, which have been on my side, surely you would have sent me away now empty. God saw my toil and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last evening. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And if the God of My father, the God of Abraham and the awe of Isaac had not stood up for me, now you would have sent me with nothing; and God saw my toil and the labor of my hands and rebuked you in the evening.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the Fear of Isaac, had been on my side, surely now hadst thou sent me away empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and gave judgment yesternight.' <a href="/sep/genesis/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Unless I had the God of my father Abraam, and the fear of Isaac, now thou wouldest have sent me away empty; God saw my humiliation, and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesterday. <a href="/parallel/genesis/31-42.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=7907" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/31.htm">Laban Pursues Jacob</a> …41Thus for twenty years I have served in your household—fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks—and you have changed my wages ten times! 42<a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">If the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/1.htm" title="1: ’ā·ḇî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Father. A primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application).">of my father,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">of Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/6343.htm" title="6343: ū·p̄a·ḥaḏ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Dread. From pachad; a alarm.">and the Fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/3327.htm" title="3327: yiṣ·ḥāq (N-proper-ms) -- He laughs, son of Abraham and Sarah. From tsachaq; laughter; Jitschak, son of Abraham.">of Isaac,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3884.htm" title="3884: lū·lê (Conj) -- If not, unless. Or luwley; from luw' and lo'; if not.">had not</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">been</a> <a href="/hebrew/lî (Prep:: 1cs) -- ">with me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">surely</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: ‘at·tāh (Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">by now</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šil·laḥ·tā·nî (V-Piel-Perf-2ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">you would have sent me away</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7387.htm" title="7387: rê·qām (Adv) -- Emptily, vainly. From reyq; emptily; figuratively ineffectually, undeservedly.">empty-handed.</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hîm (N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">But God</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rā·’āh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">has seen</a> <a href="/hebrew/6040.htm" title="6040: ‘ā·nə·yî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Affliction, poverty. From anah; depression, i.e. Misery.">my affliction</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3018.htm" title="3018: yə·ḡī·aʿ (N-msc) -- Toil, product. From yaga'; toil; hence, a work, produce, property.">and the toil</a> <a href="/hebrew/3709.htm" title="3709: kap·pay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan. From kaphaph; the hollow hand or palm; figuratively, power.">of my hands,</a> <a href="/hebrew/570.htm" title="570: ’ā·meš (Adv) -- Yesterday. Time past, i.e. Yesterday or last night.">and last night</a> <a href="/hebrew/3198.htm" title="3198: way·yō·w·ḵaḥ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To decide, adjudge, prove. A primitive root; to be right; reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict.">He rendered judgment.”</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7-8</a> The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. <a href="/exodus/2-23.htm">Exodus 2:23-25</a> After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God. / So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. / God saw the Israelites and took notice. <a href="/deuteronomy/26-7.htm">Deuteronomy 26:7-9</a> So we called out to the LORD, the God of our fathers; and the LORD heard our voice and saw our affliction, toil, and oppression. / Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. / And He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. <a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Psalm 124:1-8</a> A song of ascents. Of David. If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now declare— / if the LORD had not been on our side when men attacked us, / when their anger flared against us, then they would have swallowed us alive, ... <a href="/psalms/18-48.htm">Psalm 18:48</a> who delivers me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men. <a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a> The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles. <a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12-14</a> For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight. <a href="/psalms/146-7.htm">Psalm 146:7-9</a> He executes justice for the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free, / the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. / The LORD protects foreigners; He sustains the fatherless and the widow, but the ways of the wicked He frustrates. <a href="/isaiah/63-9.htm">Isaiah 63:9</a> In all their distress, He too was afflicted, and the Angel of His Presence saved them. In His love and compassion He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. <a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a> But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze. <a href="/jeremiah/31-11.htm">Jeremiah 31:11</a> For the LORD has ransomed Jacob and redeemed him from the hand that had overpowered him. <a href="/matthew/6-26.htm">Matthew 6:26-30</a> Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? / And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. ... <a href="/matthew/10-29.htm">Matthew 10:29-31</a> Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. / And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. / So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. <a href="/luke/1-68.htm">Luke 1:68-75</a> “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. / He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of His servant David, / as He spoke through His holy prophets, those of ages past, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely you had sent me away now empty. God has seen my affliction and the labor of my hands, and rebuked you last night.Except.<a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24,29</a> And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad… <a href="/psalms/124-1.htm">Psalm 124:1-3</a> A Song of degrees of David. If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; … fear.<a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Genesis 31:53</a> The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the fear of his father Isaac.<a href="/genesis/27-33.htm">Genesis 27:33</a> And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.<a href="/psalms/76-11.htm">Psalm 76:11,12</a> Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared… hath seen.<a href="/genesis/31-12.htm">Genesis 31:12</a> And he said, Lift up now thine eyes, and see, all the rams which leap upon the cattle are ringstraked, speckled, and grisled: for I have seen all that Laban doeth unto thee.<a href="/genesis/11-5.htm">Genesis 11:5</a> And the LORD came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded.<a href="/genesis/16-11.htm">Genesis 16:11,13</a> And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the LORD hath heard thy affliction… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/28-13.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/29-32.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/genesis/1-2.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/luke/20-11.htm">Empty-Handed</a> <a href="/genesis/14-24.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/31-31.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/genesis/30-30.htm">Hadst</a> <a href="/genesis/27-23.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/31-18.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/genesis/18-19.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/genesis/31-40.htm">Night</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-16.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/genesis/30-26.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/genesis/29-2.htm">Side</a> <a href="/genesis/31-30.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/5-29.htm">Toil</a> <a href="/revelation/13-17.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/genesis/31-29.htm">Yesternight</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/41-52.htm">Affliction</a> <a href="/genesis/37-24.htm">Empty</a> <a href="/exodus/3-21.htm">Empty-Handed</a> <a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Except</a> <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/exodus/9-15.htm">Hadst</a> <a href="/genesis/32-16.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/genesis/31-53.htm">Isaac</a> <a href="/exodus/6-6.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Labor</a> <a href="/genesis/31-54.htm">Night</a> <a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/exodus/38-21.htm">Rendered</a> <a href="/genesis/31-52.htm">Side</a> <a href="/genesis/32-12.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/41-51.htm">Toil</a> <a href="/genesis/32-26.htm">Unless</a> <a href="/genesis/19-34.htm">Yesternight</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 31</div>1. <a href="/genesis/31-1.htm">Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.</a> 19. <a href="/genesis/31-19.htm">Rachel steals her father's household gods.</a> 22. <a href="/genesis/31-22.htm">Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong.</a> 34. <a href="/genesis/31-34.htm">Rachel's plan to hide the images.</a> 36. <a href="/genesis/31-36.htm">Jacob's complaint of Laban.</a> 43. <a href="/genesis/31-43.htm">The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/31.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/31.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If the God of my father This phrase emphasizes the patriarchal lineage and the covenant relationship established by God with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It highlights the continuity of faith and divine promise through generations. The God of Jacob's father, Isaac, is the same God who made a covenant with Abraham, promising to make his descendants a great nation (<a href="/genesis/12-2.htm">Genesis 12:2-3</a>). This continuity underscores the faithfulness of God to His promises and His ongoing presence with Jacob.the God of Abraham Abraham is a central figure in the biblical narrative, known for his faith and obedience to God. The reference to the "God of Abraham" invokes the covenantal promises made to Abraham, including land, descendants, and blessing (<a href="/genesis/15-5.htm">Genesis 15:5-6</a>). It also serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the special relationship He has with the patriarchs. This phrase connects Jacob's current situation to the broader narrative of God's redemptive plan through Abraham's lineage.and the Fear of Isaac The term "Fear of Isaac" is unique and suggests a reverential awe or respect that Isaac had for God. It may also imply the fearsome nature of God's power and holiness. This phrase indicates that Isaac's relationship with God was characterized by a deep respect and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. It highlights the personal and experiential aspect of faith that Isaac had, which Jacob also inherits.had not been with me This acknowledges God's active presence and protection in Jacob's life. Throughout Jacob's journey, from fleeing Esau to working for Laban, God's presence has been a source of guidance and blessing. This phrase reflects the biblical theme of God's omnipresence and His role as a protector and provider for His people, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."surely by now you would have sent me away empty-handed Jacob's statement here reflects the tension and conflict with Laban, who repeatedly tried to deceive and exploit him (<a href="/genesis/31-7.htm">Genesis 31:7</a>). The phrase "empty-handed" suggests that without God's intervention, Jacob would have left without the wealth and family he had worked for. This highlights the theme of divine justice and provision, as God ensures that Jacob is not wronged despite Laban's attempts.But God has seen my affliction and the toil of my hands This phrase echoes the biblical motif of God as the one who sees and responds to the suffering of His people. Similar to how God saw the affliction of the Israelites in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>), He sees Jacob's hardship and labor under Laban. The "toil of my hands" emphasizes Jacob's hard work and perseverance, which God acknowledges and rewards. This reflects the principle that God is just and attentive to the struggles of the righteous.and last night He rendered judgment. The reference to "last night" points to the immediate and personal nature of God's intervention. In the context of <a href="/genesis/31.htm">Genesis 31</a>, God appeared to Laban in a dream, warning him not to harm Jacob (<a href="/genesis/31-24.htm">Genesis 31:24</a>). This divine intervention serves as a judgment in favor of Jacob, affirming his integrity and God's protection over him. It underscores the theme of God's sovereignty and His ability to execute justice on behalf of His people, prefiguring the ultimate judgment and deliverance found in Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jacob.htm">Jacob</a> The grandson of Abraham, son of Isaac, and the central figure in this passage. He is speaking to Laban, his father-in-law, about the injustices he has faced. 2. <a href="/topical/l/laban.htm">Laban</a> Jacob's father-in-law, who has repeatedly deceived and exploited Jacob during his stay in Paddan-aram. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god_of_abraham.htm">God of Abraham</a> Refers to the covenantal God who made promises to Abraham, Jacob's grandfather, and is a central figure in Jacob's life and protection. 4. <a href="/topical/f/fear_of_isaac.htm">Fear of Isaac</a> A unique title for God, emphasizing the reverence and awe Isaac had for God, highlighting the personal relationship and covenantal faithfulness. 5. <a href="/topical/p/paddan-aram.htm">Paddan-aram</a> The region where Jacob lived with Laban and worked for him, enduring hardship and deceit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_in_trials.htm">God's Faithfulness in Trials</a> Jacob's acknowledgment of God's presence and protection reminds us that God is faithful to His promises, even in the midst of trials and injustices. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_reverence.htm">The Importance of Reverence</a> The title "Fear of Isaac" underscores the importance of reverence and awe in our relationship with God, recognizing His power and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/g/god_sees_and_acts.htm">God Sees and Acts</a> Just as God saw Jacob's affliction and intervened, He is aware of our struggles and works on our behalf, often in ways we may not immediately see. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_justice.htm">Trust in God's Justice</a> Jacob's experience teaches us to trust in God's justice, knowing that He will ultimately vindicate and provide for those who are wronged. <a href="/topical/c/covenantal_relationship.htm">Covenantal Relationship</a> The reference to the God of Abraham and Isaac highlights the importance of understanding our relationship with God as part of a larger covenantal account.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 31</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'antediluvian'_mean.htm">How did Abraham and Sarah have their son Isaac?</a> <a href="/q/did_god_order_human_sacrifice.htm">Did God command human sacrifice? (Genesis 22:2 vs. Deuteronomy 12:31)</a> <a href="/q/how_does_gen_22_align_with_deut_12_31.htm">How does Genesis 22 align with later scriptures condemning human sacrifice (e.g., Deuteronomy 12:31)?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_abraham_plan_to_sacrifice_isaac.htm">Why did Abraham prepare to sacrifice his son Isaac?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(42) The fear of Isaac--That is, the object of Isaac's worship. The reason given by the Jewish Commentators for this remarkable way of describing the Deity whom Isaac served is that, as his father was still alive, Jacob would have been wanting in reverence, if he had spoken of God as "Isaac's God," even though Jehovah had condescended so to call Himself (<a href="/genesis/28-13.htm" title="And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac: the land where on you lie, to you will I give it, and to your seed;">Genesis 28:13</a>). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/31-42.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>If the God אֱלֹהֵ֣י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of my father, אָבִי֩ (’ā·ḇî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1.htm">Strong's 1: </a> Father the God אֱלֹהֵ֨י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Abraham אַבְרָהָ֜ם (’aḇ·rā·hām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation and the One Feared וּפַ֤חַד (ū·p̄a·ḥaḏ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6343.htm">Strong's 6343: </a> A, alarm by Isaac, יִצְחָק֙ (yiṣ·ḥāq) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3327.htm">Strong's 3327: </a> Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah had not לוּלֵ֡י (lū·lê) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3884.htm">Strong's 3884: </a> If not, unless been with me, הָ֣יָה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be surely כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction by now עַתָּ֖ה (‘at·tāh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time you would have sent me away שִׁלַּחְתָּ֑נִי (šil·laḥ·tā·nî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out empty-handed. רֵיקָ֣ם (rê·qām) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7387.htm">Strong's 7387: </a> Emptily, ineffectually, undeservedly But God אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has seen רָאָ֥ה (rā·’āh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> To see my affliction עָנְיִ֞י (‘ā·nə·yî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6040.htm">Strong's 6040: </a> Affliction, poverty and the toil יְגִ֧יעַ‪‬ (yə·ḡî·a‘) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3018.htm">Strong's 3018: </a> Toil, a work, produce, property of my hands, כַּפַּ֛י (kap·pay) Noun - fdc | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3709.htm">Strong's 3709: </a> Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan and last night אָֽמֶשׁ׃ (’ā·meš) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_570.htm">Strong's 570: </a> Yesterday, last night He rendered judgment.” וַיּ֥וֹכַח (way·yō·w·ḵaḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3198.htm">Strong's 3198: </a> To be right, reciprocal, to argue, to decide, justify, convict <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/31-42.htm">Genesis 31:42 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/31-42.htm">OT Law: Genesis 31:42 Unless the God of my father (Gen. 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