Genesis 31:3

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Summary

Genesis 31:3

And the LORD said unto Jacob, Return unto the land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred; and I will be with thee.

Land

Genesis 30:25

With thee

General references

Genesis 35:9

Bible References

Land

I am the God of Bethel. That is where you anointed a pillar and made a vow to me. Arise and leave this land. Return to the land of your birth.'

All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring (descendants) from generation to generation.

You will live there as a foreigner. I will be with you and bless you. I will keep my promise to your father Abraham by giving this land to you and your descendants.

He will bless you and your descendants as he blessed Abraham. You may take possession of this land, in which you have lived and which God gave to Abraham!

When Rachel gave birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban: Send me away, that I may go to my own place and to my own country.

With thee

Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, spoke to Abraham. They said: God is with you in all that you do.

That night Jehovah appeared to Isaac. Jehovah said: I am the God of your father Abraham. Do not be afraid, because I am with you. I will bless you and increase the number of your descendants for my servant Abraham's sake.

Remember, I am with you. I will watch over you wherever you go. I will also bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I do what I have promised you.

Then Jacob prayed: O God of my father Abraham, the God of my father Isaac, O Jehovah, you said to me: 'Go back to your country and your family and I will be good to you.'

Do not fear for I am with you! Do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.'

You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.

General references

God appeared to Jacob again when he came from Paddan-aram. He blessed him.