创世记 31:7-8 RCUVSS

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 31:1-21

Jacob is Commanded by Yahweh to Return Home and Tries to Slip Away (31:1-21). Genesis 31:1-2 ‘And he heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and he has obtained his wealth from that which was our father’s.” And he beheld the face of Laban, and behold, it was not as friendly towards him as it had been before.’ The building up of wealth always provokes jealousy, especially from those who feel that they have lost by it. What had seemed a good... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Genesis 31:1-21

Genesis 31:1-Ecclesiastes : . Jacob’ s Flight.— This section is, for the most part, from E, Genesis 31:1; Genesis 31:3 are from J, Genesis 31:18 (after “ cattle” ) from P.Jacob realises from the words of Laban’ s sons (J) and the altered demeanour of Laban himself (E) that his enrichment at Laban’ s expense is deeply resented. Yahweh also bade him return (J). To his wives he complains of the treatment he has received from their father, which God has nevertheless overruled for his advantage,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 31:7

Ten times, i.e. ofttimes, as that certain number is commonly used, as Leviticus 26:26; Numbers 14:22; 1 Samuel 1:8; Job 19:3, &c. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Genesis 31:8

All the cattle. All is here, as oft elsewhere, put for the greater or the better part, as appears from Genesis 31:1,Genesis 31:8. Or, for all that Jacob desired to be such. The ring-straked shall be thy hire; hence it appears that Laban through envy and covetousness did break his agreement made with Jacob, and altered it as he thought meet, and that Jacob patiently yielded to all such changes. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Genesis 31:1-21

CRITICAL NOTES.—Genesis 31:7. Changed my wages ten times.] Probably to be understood as a round number, meaning any number of times—as often as he could. The expression “ten times” is used for frequently, in Numbers 14:22, and in other passages.—Genesis 31:11. The Angel of God.] This is, as elsewhere, the angel or messenger who speaks in the person of God himself. (Genesis 31:13). Genesis 31:19. Images.] Heb. Teraphim. “This word occurs fifteen times in the Old Testament. It appears three times... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Genesis 31:1-55

Chapter 31And he heard the words of Laban's sons, saying, Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's; and all that which was our father's hath he gotten all this glory ( Genesis 31:1 ).In other words, they are now saying, "Hey, that really belongs to our dad. Jacob's stolen it from us". Not so. Jacob made the deal. His dad made the deal, but now the brothers are jealous because Jacob has such a large flock. They're so strong and healthy and there's a great jealousy.And Jacob beheld the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Genesis 31:1-55

Genesis 31:1. He heard the words of Laban’s sons. Three causes are assigned for Jacob’s abrupt removal: first, the bitter reproaches of Laban’s sons: secondly, the consequent change in the countenance of Laban; and thirdly, the special command of God, who, ever faithful to his covenant, guarded Jacob with a watchful eye, and enriched him with a munificent hand. Genesis 31:15. He hath sold us; that is, he hath given us in marriage for fourteen years’ service, and not returned the wealth... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Genesis 31:1-12

Genesis 31:1-12And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathersJacob’s departure for CanaanI.IT WAS HASTENED BY PERSECUTION. II. IT WAS PROMPTED BY A SENSE OF OFFENDED JUSTICE. III. IT WAS AT THE COMMAND OF GOD. IV. IT ILLUSTRATES THE IMPERFECTIONS AS WELL AS THE VIRTUES OF JACOB’S CHARACTER. (T. H. Leale.)The stirring-up of the nestJacob was becoming too contented in that strange land. Like Ulysses and his crews, he was in danger of forgetting the land of his birth; the tents... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Genesis 31:7

Gen 31:7 And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me. Ver. 7. Changed my wages ten times. ] And ever for the worse. The matter mended, with poor Jacob, as sour ale doth in summer. Laban, the churl, the richer he grew by him, the harder he was to him: like children with mouthfuls and handfuls, who will yet rather spoil all, then part with any. It is the love, not the lack of money, that makes men churls. read more