Genesis 31:37

Whereas thou hast searched all my stuff, what hast thou found of all thy household stuff? set it here before my brethren and thy brethren, that they may judge betwixt us both.

Cross-reference

Genesis 31:32 Historical context

In Genesis 31:32, Laban's search is specifically about the stolen household gods — the very theft Jacob invokes for investigation here.

Genesis 30:33 records Jacob setting a honesty standard, which he later invokes in his defense against Laban.

In Matthew 18:16, truth is established by two or three witnesses, the same principle Jacob uses to ask his relatives to testify.

In 1 Samuel 12:3, Samuel asks Israel to testify if he has wrongfully taken anything, echoing Jacob's appeal for public examination.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:10, Paul appeals to God as witness of their holy and blameless conduct, like Jacob appeals to God and relatives.

In 1 Samuel 12:4, the people confirm they find no fault in Samuel, reflecting the outcome of a public integrity test like Jacob proposes.

In Hebrews 13:18, the writer appeals to a clear conscience before God, the same kind of appeal to divine witness Jacob makes.

In 1 Peter 3:16, believers are called to live honorably so that accusers are ashamed, much like Jacob appeals to his integrity here.

Proverbs 11:6 Related theme

Proverbs 11:6 teaches that righteousness delivers from trouble, similar to Jacob's appeal to his integrity.