Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.
Bible References
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Genesis 29:12
When Jacob explained to Rachel that he was a relative of her father and the son of Rebekah, she ran and told her father.
Genesis 2:23
Then the man said, "This one at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; this one will be called 'woman,' for she was taken out of man."
Genesis 13:8
Abram said to Lot, "Let there be no quarreling between me and you, and between my herdsmen and your herdsmen, for we are close relatives.
Judges 9:2
"Tell all the leaders of Shechem this: 'Why would you want to have seventy men, all Jerub-Baal's sons, ruling over you, when you can have just one ruler? Recall that I am your own flesh and blood.'"
2 Samuel 5:1
All the tribes of Israel came to David at Hebron saying, "Look, we are your very flesh and blood!
2 Samuel 19:12
You are my brothers -- my very own flesh and blood! Why should you delay any further in bringing the king back?'
Micah 7:5
Do not rely on a friend; do not trust a companion! Don't even share secrets with the one who lies in your arms!
Ephesians 5:30
for we are members of his body.