Genesis 31:14

And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?

Cross-references

Genesis 29:24 Historical context

In Gen 29:24, Laban gave Leah the servant Zilpah as part of her marriage — confirming Laban treated his daughters as property to be portioned out in deals.

Genesis 29:29 Historical context

In Gen 29:29, Laban gave Bilhah to Rachel alongside the marriage arrangement — reinforcing that both daughters were packaged in Laban's transactions, supporting their complaint.

Ruth 4:11 Allusion

Ruth 4:11 names Rachel and Leah as those 'who together built up the family of Israel.' Genesis 31:14 captures that moment — choosing to leave their father and build Israel with Jacob.