“With whomsoever thou findest thy gods, let him not live: before our brethren discern thou what is thine with me, and take it to thee. For Jacob knew not that Rachel had stolen them.”
But if you find anyone who has your gods, that person shall not live. In the presence of our relatives, see for yourself whether there is anything of yours here with me; and if so, take it. Jacob does not know Rachel has stolen the household gods. His declaration — that person shall not live — is an unknowing death sentence on his beloved wife. Proverbs 29:20 warns against people who speak without thinking. The application: declarations made without full information can produce the most dangerous consequences.
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