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Genesis 31:45

Genesis 31:46-1964 bbe — And Jacob said to his people, Get stones together; and they did so; and they had a meal there by the stones. And the na…

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46

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

47

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

48

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

49

And Mizpah, for he said, May the Lord keep watch on us when we are unable to see one another's doings.

50

If you are cruel to my daughters, or if you take other wives in addition to my daughters, then though no man is there to see, God will be the witness between us.

51

And Laban said, See these stones and this pillar which I have put between you and me;

52

They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose.

53

May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, be our judge. Then Jacob took an oath by the Fear of his father Isaac.

54

And Jacob made an offering on the mountain, and gave orders to his people to take food: so they had a meal and took their rest that night on the mountain.

55

And early in the morning Laban, after kissing and blessing his daughters, went on his way back to his country.

— Genesis 31:46-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Genesis 31 — Context

43

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?

44

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

45

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

49

And Mizpah, for he said, May the Lord keep watch on us when we are unable to see one another's doings.

50

If you are cruel to my daughters, or if you take other wives in addition to my daughters, then though no man is there to see, God will be the witness between us.

51

And Laban said, See these stones and this pillar which I have put between you and me;

52

They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose.

53

May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, be our judge. Then Jacob took an oath by the Fear of his father Isaac.

54

And Jacob made an offering on the mountain, and gave orders to his people to take food: so they had a meal and took their rest that night on the mountain.

55

And early in the morning Laban, after kissing and blessing his daughters, went on his way back to his country.

Genesis 31:46-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:46-1964 say?

Genesis 31:46-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “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, And Mizpah, for he said, May the Lord keep watch on us when we are unable to see one another's doings. If you are cruel to my daughters, or if you take other wives in addition to my daughters, then though no man is there to see, God will be the witness between us. And Laban said, See these stones and this pillar which I have put between you and me; They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose. May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, be our judge. Then Jacob took an oath by the Fear of his father Isaac. And Jacob made an offering on the mountain, and gave orders to his people to take food: so they had a meal and took their rest that night on the mountain. And early in the morning Laban, after kissing and blessing his daughters, went on his way back to his country.”

Where is Genesis 31:46-1964 in the Bible?

Genesis 31:46-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verses 46–1964.

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 31:46-1964.

What translation should I read Genesis 31:46-1964 in?

Genesis 31:46-1964 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 31:46-1964?

Genesis 31:46-1964 reads (BBE): “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, And Mizpah, for he said, May the Lord keep watch on us when we are unable to see one another's doings. If you are cruel to my daughters, or if you take other wives in addition to my daughters, then though no man is there to see, God will be the witness between us. And Laban said, See these stones and this pillar which I have put between you and me; They will be witness that I will not go over these stones to you, and you will not go over these stones or this pillar to me, for any evil purpose. May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, be our judge. Then Jacob took an oath by the Fear of his father Isaac. And Jacob made an offering on the mountain, and gave orders to his people to take food: so they had a meal and took their rest that night on the mountain. And early in the morning Laban, after kissing and blessing his daughters, went on his way back to his country.” 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.