The Masoretic text’s reading “he called” in Genesis 38:3 is upheld over variants due to its careful historical transmission.
What Is the Significance of the “He Called” Variant in Genesis 38:3?
The Presence of “the God of their father” in the Masoretic Text of Genesis 31:53
The phrase "the God of their father" in Genesis 31:53 emphasizes Jacob and Laban's shared ancestral faith, strengthening their covenant.
