* he removed.
   From this it appears, that, as Jacob had agreed to take all
   the parti-coloured for his wages, and was now only beginning
   to act upon this agreement, and consequently had as yet no
   right to any of the cattle, therefore Laban separated from the
   flock all such cattle as Jacob might afterwards claim in
   consequence of his bargain, leaving only the black and white
   with Jacob.

 * the hand.
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