Genesis 29:14

And Laban said to him, Surely thou art my bone and my flesh. And he abode with him the space of a month.

Cross-references

Genesis 29:12 Historical context

In 29:12, Jacob reveals he is Rebekah's son. This directly leads to Laban's recognition here — 'you are my own flesh and blood' responds to that disclosure.

Genesis 29:15 Historical context

In 29:15, Laban asks about wages precisely because of this kinship recognition — blood relation leads to employment offer rather than mere hospitality.

Both use 'flesh and bone/blood' to declare kinship — Adam identifying Eve, Laban identifying Jacob. Same relational formula for recognizing family bond.

In Genesis 37:27, Judah's 'he is our brother' echoes Laban's kinship claim. Both situations involve brothers choosing profit over full loyalty to their own flesh and blood.

In Ephesians 5:30, Paul applies this same 'bone and flesh' language to Christ and the church — believers are Christ's body. A kinship metaphor deepened into a spiritual reality.

In 2 Samuel 5:1, Israel's tribes tell David 'we are your own flesh and blood' to justify choosing him as king — kinship as basis for allegiance.

In 2 Samuel 19:12, David reminds Judah they are his 'flesh and blood' to urge them to bring him back — kinship invoked as obligation.

In 1 Chronicles 11:1, Israel tells David 'we are your bone and flesh' — the same kinship phrase to establish rightful leadership. Family bond as basis for relationship.

Judges 9:2 Allusion

In Judges 9:2, Abimelech appeals to Shechem: 'I am your flesh and blood' — same kinship formula used strategically for political alliance.

In 2 Samuel 19:13, David calls Amasa 'my own flesh and blood' while offering him military command — kinship to secure loyalty.

Romans 9:3 Related theme

In Romans 9:3, Paul speaks of his kinsmen 'according to the flesh' — kinship language echoing Laban's blood-tie greeting. Both use physical relatedness as relational foundation.