“Laban's Luck”

Friday, April 28, 2017

According to Genesis 30:27, Laban said that he was blessed by God because of 
Jacob.  He said he found out by divination, but the Bible doesn't say exactly 
what form of divination he used.  Do you have any idea what form of divining 
technique he used?  If not, do you know where I can get more information about
 this?

Sincerely,
Crying For Scrying

Dear Crying For Scrying,

Depending upon what translation you are using, Gen 30:27 might be a little confusing.  The word ‘divining’ simply means ‘to discern’ or ‘to have learned through experience’ in this context (many translations use the words ‘learned through experience’ in this verse to emphasis this point).  Laban had seen that God blessed him with prosperity as long as Jacob was around.  This was a practical observation, nothing more.

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