Genesis 31:45 bbe — Then Jacob took a stone and put it up as a pillar.

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"Then Jacob took a stone and put it up as a pillar."

— Genesis 31:45, Bible in Basic English

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“And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar.”
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Genesis 31 — Context

If the God of my father, the God of Abraham and the Fear of Isaac, had not been with me, you would have sent me away with nothing in my hands. But God has seen my troubles and the work of my hands, and this night he kept you back.

Then Laban, answering, said, These women are my daughters and these children my children, the flocks and all you see are mine: what now may I do for my daughters and for their children?

Come, let us make an agreement, you and I; and let it be for a witness between us.

Then Jacob took a stone and put it up as a pillar.

And Jacob said to his people, Get stones together; and they did so; and they had a meal there by the stones.

And the name Laban gave it was Jegar-sahadutha: but Jacob gave it the name of Galeed.

And Laban said, These stones are a witness between you and me today. For this reason its name was Galeed,

Genesis 31:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:45 say?

Genesis 31:45 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Jacob took a stone and put it up as a pillar.”

Where is Genesis 31:45 in the Bible?

Genesis 31:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 45.

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 31:45.

What translation should I read Genesis 31:45 in?

Genesis 31:45 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 31:45?

Genesis 31:45 reads (BBE): “Then Jacob took a stone and put it up as a pillar.” 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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