Matthew Poole and continuators on Genesis 31:39

39 That which was torn of beasts I brought not unto thee, I bare the loss of it: of my hand didst thou require it , whether stollen by day, or stollen by night.

Which was unjust and unreasonable, except where it fell out through the Shepherds default, See Exod. 22▪ 13. Quest. How could Jacob pay these losses, seeing he came empty from his Fathers house, and got nothing by his service for the first 14 years, but his wives? Ans. Either 1. he had some supplies sent from his Father, though it be not mentioned in this History: or 2. he might have some inconsiderable allowances or priviledges from Laban, out of which he could easily de[illegible: 1+ letters]ray these charges which because of his great care and watchfulness did but seldom happen: or 3. these losses were put to his account, to be satisfied by him as soon as he should be able to do it.

Marginal references: Exod. 22. 12.