Genesis 31:29-31

International Standard Version

²⁹ It’s actually in my power to do some serious^[a] evil to you, but last night the God of your father told me, ‘Be careful what you say to Jacob whether good or evil.’ ³⁰ Now, you can go if you must go, because you certainly are longing to go to your father’s house. But why did you steal my gods?”

Laban Searches for His Idols

³¹ “I was afraid,” Jacob replied. “I thought you might take your daughters from me.