Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
This twenty years have I been with thee; thy ewes and thy she goats have not cast their young, and the rams of thy flock have I not eaten.
Twenty
The rams
General references
Bible References
Twenty
Genesis 31:41
I have been in your house twenty years! I was your servant for fourteen years because of your daughters. I kept your flock for six years. You changed my wages ten times.
Ewes
Genesis 30:27
But Laban said: If now it pleases you, stay with me. I have observed that Jehovah has blessed me on your account.
Exodus 23:26
No woman in your land will miscarry or be unable to have children. I will let you live a normal life span.
Deuteronomy 28:4
Jehovah will bless you with many children, with abundant crops, and with many cattle and sheep.
The rams
Ezekiel 34:2
Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy to these shepherds. Tell them: 'The Lord Jehovah says: How horrible it will be for the shepherds of Israel who have been taking care of only themselves. Should shepherds take care of the sheep?
General references
Genesis 30:29
Jacob responded: You know how much work I have done for you and what has happened to your livestock under my care.
Genesis 31:6
You both know that I have worked for your father with all my strength.