Meaning
Laban is a Hebrew proper name meaning “white.”
Biblical Usage
In Scripture, Laban was the brother of Rebekah and the father of Leah and Rachel.
He lived in Haran and was the father-in-law of Jacob.
Laban appears in the accounts of Isaac’s family, Jacob’s marriages, and Jacob’s years of service in Haran.
Key References
- Genesis 24:29-60
- Genesis 27:43
- Genesis 28:1-5
- Genesis 29:1-30
- Genesis 30:25-43
- Genesis 31:1-55
- Genesis 32:1-2
Related Terms
- Rebekah
- Jacob
- Leah
- Rachel
- Bethuel