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So he gathered a group of his relatives and set out in hot pursuit. He caught up with Jacob seven days later in the hill country of Gilead.

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highlighted Genesis 31:22 NLT

Three days later, Laban was told that Jacob had fled.

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highlighted Genesis 31:19 NLT

At the time they left, Laban was some distance away, shearing his sheep. Rachel stole her father’s household idols and took them with her.

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highlighted Genesis 31:17 NLT

So Jacob put his wives and children on camels,

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highlighted Genesis 31:13 NLT

I am the God who appeared to you at Bethel, the place where you anointed the pillar of stone and made your vow to me. Now get ready and leave this country and return to the land of your birth.’”

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highlighted Genesis 31:12 NLT

“The angel said, ‘Look up, and you will see that only the streaked, speckled, and spotted males are mating with the females of your flock. For I have seen how Laban has treated you.

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highlighted Genesis 31:6-7 NLT

You know how hard I have worked for your father,

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highlighted Genesis 31:4 NLT

So Jacob called Rachel and Leah out to the field where he was watching his flock.

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highlighted Genesis 31:3 NLT

Then the LORD said to Jacob, “Return to the land of your father and grandfather and to your relatives there, and I will be with you.”

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highlighted Genesis 31:1-2 NLT

But Jacob soon learned that Laban’s sons were grumbling about him. “Jacob has robbed our father of everything!” they said. “He has gained all his wealth at our father’s expense.”

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finished reading Isaiah 63:1 in Spurgeon's Morning Devotions:

Who is this who comes from Edom, in crimsoned garments from Bozrah, he who is splendid in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? "It is I, speaking in righteousness, mighty to save."...

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highlighted Isaiah 63:7 NLT

I will tell of the LORD’s unfailing love. I will praise the LORD for all he has done. I will rejoice in his great goodness to Israel, which he has granted according to his mercy and love.

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highlighted Isaiah 63:5 NLT

I was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So I myself stepped in to save them with my strong arm, and my wrath sustained me.

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highlighted Isaiah 63:1 NLT

Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing stained red? Who is this in royal robes, marching in his great strength? “It is I, the LORD, announcing your salvation! It is I, the LORD, who has the power to save!”

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