Genesis 31:17 - Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives on the camels,
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What does "Genesis 31:17" mean?
This verse from Genesis 31:17 is part of the story of Jacob's secret departure from his father-in-law, Laban, after working for him for twenty years. Let's break it down:
"Then Jacob rose up": This indicates Jacob is taking action and preparing to leave.
"and set his sons and his wives on the camels": This describes how Jacob is transporting his family. Camels were commonly used as beasts of burden in that time and region. Placing his wives and children on the camels would have made travel easier for them, especially considering the distance they were likely to travel.
In short, the verse means that Jacob prepared his family to leave Laban's household by placing them on camels for travel.
Context within the story:
Jacob had been working for Laban for many years, initially to earn the hand of Rachel, but Laban tricked him into marrying Leah first. Jacob then had to work for several more years to finally marry Rachel.
After years of service, Jacob became very wealthy through his shrewd animal husbandry. This wealth aroused the envy of Laban and his sons.
God instructed Jacob to return to his homeland. Knowing that Laban wouldn't willingly let him leave with his wealth and family, Jacob decided to leave secretly while Laban was away shearing sheep.
The camels were likely carrying not only his family but also a significant amount of possessions and wealth that Jacob had accumulated while working for Laban.
It sets the stage for the eventual pursuit by Laban and the confrontation that follows, in which Laban accuses Jacob of stealing his household idols (teraphim), which Rachel had actually taken without Jacob's knowledge.
Genesis 31:17 - Then Jacob rose up, and set his sons and his wives on the camels,
What does "Genesis 31:17" mean?
This verse from Genesis 31:17 is part of the story of Jacob's secret departure from his father-in-law, Laban, after working for him for twenty years. Let's break it down:
"Then Jacob rose up": This indicates Jacob is taking action and preparing to leave.
"and set his sons and his wives on the camels": This describes how Jacob is transporting his family. Camels were commonly used as beasts of burden in that time and region. Placing his wives and children on the camels would have made travel easier for them, especially considering the distance they were likely to travel.
In short, the verse means that Jacob prepared his family to leave Laban's household by placing them on camels for travel.
Context within the story:
Jacob had been working for Laban for many years, initially to earn the hand of Rachel, but Laban tricked him into marrying Leah first. Jacob then had to work for several more years to finally marry Rachel.
After years of service, Jacob became very wealthy through his shrewd animal husbandry. This wealth aroused the envy of Laban and his sons.
God instructed Jacob to return to his homeland. Knowing that Laban wouldn't willingly let him leave with his wealth and family, Jacob decided to leave secretly while Laban was away shearing sheep.
The camels were likely carrying not only his family but also a significant amount of possessions and wealth that Jacob had accumulated while working for Laban.
It sets the stage for the eventual pursuit by Laban and the confrontation that follows, in which Laban accuses Jacob of stealing his household idols (teraphim), which Rachel had actually taken without Jacob's knowledge.