Genesis 31:2

31:2 When Jacob saw the look on Laban’s face, he could tell his attitude toward him had changed.

Genesis 37:16

37:16 He replied, “I’m looking for my brothers. Please tell me where they are grazing their flocks.”

tn Heb “and Jacob saw the face of Laban, and look, he was not with him as formerly.” Jacob knew from the expression on Laban’s face that his attitude toward him had changed – Jacob had become persona non grata.

tn The imperative in this sentence has more of the nuance of a request than a command.