Genesis 31:44 net — So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.”

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"So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.”"

— Genesis 31:44, NET Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

41

This was my lot for twenty years in your house: I worked like a slave for you– fourteen years for your two daughters and six years for your flocks, but you changed my wages ten times!

42

If the God of my father– the God of Abraham, the one whom Isaac fears– had not been with me, you would certainly have sent me away empty-handed! But God saw how I was oppressed and how hard I worked, and he rebuked you last night.”

43

Laban replied to Jacob,“These women are my daughters, these children are my grandchildren, and these flocks are my flocks. All that you see belongs to me. But how can I harm these daughters of mine today or the children to whom they have given birth?

44

So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.”

45

So Jacob took a stone and set it up as a memorial pillar.

46

Then he said to his relatives,“Gather stones.” So they brought stones and put them in a pile. They ate there by the pile of stones.

47

Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

Genesis 31:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:44 say?
Genesis 31:44 in the NET Bible reads: “So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.””
Where is Genesis 31:44 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:44 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 44.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 31:44.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:44 in?
Genesis 31:44 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 31:44?
Genesis 31:44 reads (NET): “So now, come, let’s make a formal agreement, you and I, and it will be proof that we have made peace.”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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