Genesis 31:20, 21 And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.… And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, &c. A great lesson on - I. THE EVIL OF DISSIMULATION. Hatred and wrong the fruits of crafty ways. Family dissensions where the things of this world uppermost. Separations which are made in the spirit of dependence on God rend no true bond, but rather strengthen affection. II. THE FORBEARANCE OF GOD. No justification of Laban, much imperfection in Jacob; yet the shield of Divine patience and mercy thrown over the man who vowed the vow of service, in whom his grace would yet be abundantly revealed. Laban's action controlled by God. He forbad the evil design. He stilleth the enemy and the avenger. "Take thou heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad" (ver. 29). "Touch not mine anointed," &c. When we are doing God's work and walking towards his chosen end we may leave it with him to speak with those who would hinder or harm us. - R. Parallel Verses KJV: And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.WEB: Jacob deceived Laban the Syrian, in that he didn't tell him that he was running away. |
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