Laban Frisks Jacob for Gold in Midrash Aggadah

Midrash Aggadah, Genesis 29:13

"And it came to pass, when Laban heard" — he rejoiced with great joy in his heart. He said: Eliezer the servant of Abraham brought much money; this one, all the more so. Immediately, "and Laban ran to meet him," out of his great joy. "And he embraced him" — he was feeling about in his bosom [to see] whether he had brought money or not, and he did not find any. Laban said: Perhaps a pearl was placed in his mouth. Immediately, "and he kissed him," to know whether he would find the pearl. "And he brought him to his house" — he said: Perhaps he has money with him and will leave it in the house. And he still did not trust him, until he went with him in the outer house and searched out his needs. "And he recounted to Laban" — Jacob recounted to him how the matter of Eliphaz had been, that he had robbed him of his money.

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