Guiding Questions: Genesis 31

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This is part of the Tanakh Yomi Project.

According to Genesis 31:3, what determines Jacob’s returning to Canaan?
In Genesis 31:3, is “Eheyeh” a verb or a proper noun (another name for Divinity)?
Why does Jacob call his wives for “consultation” in the field?
In Jacob’s dream (Genesis 31:10–13), what is the name ascribed to Divinity?
What is the thinking of Rachel and Leah in response to Jacob? (Genesis 31:14–16)
Does Jacob inform Lavan (in any mode) that he is leaving to return home?
What reason(s) might Rachel have had for stealing the “household gods”?
What does text editorialize (Genesis 31:20) as to Jacob’s action?
What is the communication in Genesis 31:24 intended to communicate to the reader?
What two complaints does Lavan voice?
What is Jacob’s response – especially regarding the “gods”?
What impression is made on the reader as to the “gods” in Genesis 31:34–35?
In Genesis 31:44, what term is used for Divinity re: Isaac, and why?
The conclusion of the “discussion” (Genesis 31:44) calls for what resolution of the controversy?
As to Lavan, what does he posit as to the terms of the agreement (especially Genesis 31:50)?
What political arrangement is set forth in Genesis 31:52?
What confirms Jacob’s oath? (Genesis 31:33)

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