In Genesis 31:3, God tells Jacob to return home — the divine command that caused Jacob's departure and Laban's denied farewell.

In Genesis 31:55, Laban finally kisses and blesses his family — the farewell he was denied earlier.

In Genesis 31:13, God commands Jacob to leave — the divine directive that explains why Jacob departed suddenly, leaving Laban no chance for farewell.

In Genesis 31:24, God warns Laban not to harm Jacob — divine restraint that prevented Laban from doing worse than merely complaining about the departure.

In Genesis 29:13, Laban welcomes Jacob with kisses — the affection he later mourns being denied for a final goodbye.

In Acts 20:37, the Ephesians weep and kiss Paul farewell — a deeply emotional parting, echoing Laban's grief at missing such a goodbye.

In 1 Kings 19:20, Elisha kisses his parents before following Elijah — a farewell act Laban was prevented from performing.