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860 B
860 B
Because I was afraid and thought that you would take your daughters from me by force I left secretly.
"I left in secret because I was afraid that you would take your daughters from me by force."
will not continue to live
Alternate translation: "we will put to death" or "we will execute" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-litotes)
In the presence of our relatives
The word "our" refers to Jacob's relatives and includes Laban's relatives. All the relatives will watch to make sure everything is fair and honest. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
whatever with me is yours and take it
"whatever we have that is yours, take it"
For Jacob did not know that Rachel had stolen them
This changes from the story to background information about Jacob. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)