Genesis 31:44

I think we should put up a pile of stones and make a strong promise to each other, and every time we see these stones, we will remember what we said.”

Barkly (portions)

In The King James Version

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

In Context

43Laban said to Jacob, “These women are my daughters, and so their children belong to me too. Even all these animals are mine. Everything you see here belongs to me, but what can I do about my daughters and grandchildren? Nothing! I cannot take them away from you.

45So Jacob found a big stone and put it up on its end.

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Cross References

Genesis 21:22One day, Abimelek and the leader of his army called Fycol, came to talk to Abraham. It was Abimelek who had nearly married Sarah. Abimelek said to Abraham, “We know that God is very good to you and helps you with everything you do.

Genesis 31:48Laban said, “This pile of stones is like a witness to the promise we are making today.” That is why he called it Galeed.

Matthew Henry on Genesis 31:44-55

Jacob's Covenant with Laban. ( b. c. 1739.) 43 And Laban answered and said unto Jacob, These daughters are my daughters, and these children are my children, and these cattle are my cattle, and all that thou seest is mine: and what can I do this day unto these my daughters, or unto their children which they have born? 44 Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee. 45 And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar. 46 And Jacob said unto his… Read the whole commentary →

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