Genesis 31:42 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

the fear. Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6, fear put for the God Whom Jacob worshipped.

with me. on my side. Psalms 118:6; Psalms 118:7.

Genesis 31:42

42 Except the God of my father, the God of Abraham, and the fear of Isaac, had been with me, surely thou hadst sent me away now empty. God hath seen mine affliction and the labour of my hands, and rebuked thee yesternight.