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GENESIS CHAPTER 31
Jacob observing Laban’s envy, on God’s command and promise, with the consent of his wives, departs secretly, Gen_31:1-21. Laban pursues him; God in a dream warns him not to treat Jacob ill; he overtakes him on Mount Gilead; taxes him sharply for his secret departure, and with stealing his gods, Gen_31:23-30. Jacob excuses his departure, Gen_31:31; denies the taking either gods or aught else that was Laban’s, Gen_31:32. Laban searches, but finds not, Gen_31:33-35. Jacob is wroth, and rebukes him vehemently for all he had suffered from him, Gen_31:36-41. He owns God as his defence in the day of his affliction, Gen_31:42. They make a covenant, in which Laban obliges Jacob not to hurt his daughters, nor take other wives to them, Gen_31:44-52. Jacob swears by the fear of Isaac, and offers sacrifice, Gen_31:53,54. Laban returns to his place, Gen_31:55.
cir. 1739 These riches, which are called glory, Gen_45:13 Psa_49:16 Isa_66:12, compared with Isa_60:6, because their possessors use to glory in them, and by them gain glory and esteem from others.