Gênesis 31:20

20 Foi assim que Jacó enganou a Labão, o arameu, fugindo sem lhe dizer nada.

Gênesis 31:20 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 31:20

And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian
Went away without his knowledge, or giving him any notice of it; he was too cunning for Laban the Syrian; notwithstanding his astrology and superstitious arts, which the Syrians are addicted to, he had no foresight of this matter: or he "stole away the heart of Laban" ^F2, that which his heart was set upon; not his gods, these Rachel stole away; nor his daughters, for whom he does not appear to have had any great affection and respect; but rather the cattle and goods Jacob took with him, which Laban's eye and heart were upon, and hoped to get into his possession by one means, or at one time or another; but the former sense, that he "stole from" his heart ^F4, or stole away without his knowledge, seems best to agree with what follows; in that he told him not that he fled;
or that he designed to go away, and was about to do it.

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FOOTNOTES:

F2 (bl ta-bngy) "furatus est cor", Tigurine version, Pagninus, Montanus, Munster, Vatablus, Drasius, Cartwright.
F4 "Furatus a corde Labanis", Piscator.

Gênesis 31:20 In-Context

18 e conduziu todo o seu rebanho, junto com todos os bens que havia acumulado em Padã-Arã, para ir à terra de Canaã, à casa de seu pai, Isaque.

19 Enquanto Labão tinha saído para tosquiar suas ovelhas, Raquel roubou de seu pai os ídolos do clã.

20 Foi assim que Jacó enganou a Labão, o arameu, fugindo sem lhe dizer nada.

21 Ele fugiu com tudo o que tinha e, atravessando o Eufrates, foi para os montes de Gileade.

22 Três dias depois, Labão foi informado de que Jacó tinha fugido.