KJVAnd Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
And Jacob stole away unawares to Laban the Syrian, in that he told him not that he fled.
Moreover, Jacob deceived Laban the Aramean by not telling him that he was running away.
and Jacob deceiveth the heart of Laban the Aramaean, because he hath not declared to him that he is fleeing;
And Jacob deceived Laban the Syrian, in that he did not tell him that he fled.
Genesis — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. And he heard the words. Although Jacob ardently desired his own country, and was continually thinking of his return to it; yet his admirable patience appears in this, that he suspends his purpose till a new occasion presents itself. I do not, however, deny, that some imperfection was mixed…