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53 May the Elohim of Abraham and Nahor—the Elohim of their father—judge between us.”

So Jacob swore this oath by the Fear of his father Isaac 54 and offered a sacrifice on the mountain. He invited his relatives to eat the meal with him. They ate with him and spent the night on the mountain.[a]

55 Early the next morning Laban kissed his grandchildren and his daughters and blessed them. Then Laban left and went back home.

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  1. Genesis 31:54 Genesis 31:55 in English Bibles is Genesis 32:1 in the Hebrew Bible.

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)

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  1. Genesis 31:55 In Hebrew texts this verse (31:55) is numbered 32:1.