Who was Laban?
Deceitful relative of Jacob
Laban was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel. He was the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau.
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Laban was a cunning and shrewd man who was determined to get the best of Jacob in their dealings. Laban was born to Bethuel and Milcah, and had a sister named Rebekah. He was a wealthy man who owned many flocks of sheep and goats.
He was also a skilled craftsman, and was known for his ability to make idols. Laban is most famous for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel. Jacob had come to Laban's home in search of a wife, and Laban agreed to give him Rachel in exchange for seven years of labor.
However, Laban tricked Jacob by giving him his older daughter Leah instead. Jacob was forced to work another seven years in order to marry Rachel. Laban is also known for his role in the story of Jacob's return to his homeland.
Laban pursued Jacob, but God intervened and warned Laban not to harm Jacob. Laban agreed to a covenant with Jacob, and the two parted ways peacefully. Laban is remembered as a cunning and shrewd man who was determined to get the best of Jacob in their dealings.
He is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel, and for his part in Jacob's return to his homeland.
- Name meaning
- White
- Name origin
- Hebrew
- Role
- Laban held the position of "uncle"
- First mention
- Genesis 24:29
- Appearances in the Bible
- 47 mentions
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Who was Laban in the Bible?
Laban was a biblical figure who is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel. He was the brother of Rebekah, the mother of Jacob and Esau. Laban was a cunning and shrewd man who was determined to get the best of Jacob in their dealings. Laban was born to Bethuel and Milcah, and had a sister named Rebekah. He was a wealthy man who owned many flocks of sheep and goats. He was also a skilled craftsman, and was known for his ability to make idols. Laban is most famous for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel. Jacob had come to Laban's home in search of a wife, and Laban agreed to give him Rachel in exchange for seven years of labor. However, Laban tricked Jacob by giving him his older daughter Leah instead. Jacob was forced to work another seven years in order to marry Rachel. Laban is also known for his role in the story of Jacob's return to his homeland. Laban pursued Jacob, but God intervened and warned Laban not to harm Jacob. Laban agreed to a covenant with Jacob, and the two parted ways peacefully. Laban is remembered as a cunning and shrewd man who was determined to get the best of Jacob in their dealings. He is best known for his role in the story of Jacob and Rachel, and for his part in Jacob's return to his homeland.
What does the name Laban mean?
The name Laban means “White”. Origin: Hebrew.
Where is Laban first mentioned in the Bible?
Laban is first mentioned in Genesis 24:29.
How many times is Laban mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 47.
Who were the parents of Laban?
Parents: Bethuel.
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