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In this portion we see the enduring promise of God to Ya’akov. God (Yĕ-hō-váh, יהוה) meets him as Ya’akov begins his journey. God watches over him and leads him to Lavan and provides work for him and his family. God keeps him safe as he returns to Canaan and God warns the liar and manipulator Lavan to leave Ya’akov alone. At the end of the portion Ya’akov meets some angels. Ya'akov sees angels a couple of times in this portion. The book of Hebrews tells us that God sends His angels to help those who are called by God. Hebrews 1:14 NKJV says, "Are they not all ministering spirits sent forth to minister for those who will inherit salvation?"  God sends His angels to help us too.