Genesis 31:47

Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, while Jacob called it Galeed.

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And Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

In Context

46Then he told his relatives, “Go and collect some stones.” They all made a pile of stones and then sat beside it to eat a meal.

48Laban announced, “This pile of stone serves as a witness between me and you.” This is why it was called Galeed.

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Cross References

2 Samuel 24:6Then they went on to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; then continued towards Dan, and from Dan around to Sidon.

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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