5 He said to them, "I see that your father's attitude toward me is not what it was before, but the God of my father has been with me.
5 And said unto them, I see your father's countenance, that it is not toward me as before; but the God of my father hath been with me.
5 and said to them, "I see that your father does not regard me with favor as he did before. But the God of my father has been with me.
5 He said, "I notice that your father has changed toward me; he doesn't treat me the same as before. But the God of my father hasn't changed; he's still with me.
5 and said to them, "I see your father's countenance, that it is not favorable toward me as before; but the God of my father has been with me.
5 He said to them, "I have noticed that your father's attitude toward me has changed. But the God of my father has been with me.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 31:5
Commentary on Genesis 31:1-21
(Read Genesis 31:1-21)
The affairs of these families are related very minutely, while (what are called) the great events of states and kingdoms at that period, are not mentioned. The Bible teaches people the common duties of life, how to serve God, how to enjoy the blessings he bestows, and to do good in the various stations and duties of life. Selfish men consider themselves robbed of all that goes past them, and covetousness will even swallow up natural affection. Men's overvaluing worldly wealth is that error which is the root of covetousness, envy, and all evil. The men of the world stand in each other's way, and every one seems to be taking away from the rest; hence discontent, envy, and discord. But there are possessions that will suffice for all; happy they who seek them in the first place. In all our removals we should have respect to the command and promise of God. If He be with us, we need not fear. The perils which surround us are so many, that nothing else can really encourage our hearts. To remember favoured seasons of communion with God, is very refreshing when in difficulties; and we should often recollect our vows, that we fail not to fulfil them.