Genesis 31:53-55
New King James Version
53 The God of Abraham, the God of Nahor, and the God of their father (A)judge between us.” And Jacob (B)swore by (C)the [a]Fear of his father Isaac. 54 Then Jacob offered a sacrifice on the mountain, and called his brethren to eat bread. And they ate bread and stayed all night on the mountain. 55 And early in the morning Laban arose, and (D)kissed his sons and daughters and (E)blessed them. Then Laban departed and (F)returned to his place.
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- Genesis 31:53 A reference to God
Genesis 31:53-55
New International Version
53 May the God of Abraham(A) and the God of Nahor,(B) the God of their father, judge between us.”(C)
So Jacob took an oath(D) in the name of the Fear of his father Isaac.(E) 54 He offered a sacrifice(F) there in the hill country and invited his relatives to a meal.(G) After they had eaten, they spent the night there.
55 Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters(H) and blessed(I) them. Then he left and returned home.[a](J)
Footnotes
- Genesis 31:55 In Hebrew texts this verse (31:55) is numbered 32:1.
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