Genesis 31:47 akjv — And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

American King James Version

"And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed. "

— Genesis 31:47, American King James Version

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Genesis 31 — Context

44

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

45

And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar.

46

And Jacob said to his brothers, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there on the heap.

47

And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

48

And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and you this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;

49

And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.

50

If you shall afflict my daughters, or if you shall take other wives beside my daughters, no man is with us; see, God is witness between me and you.

Genesis 31:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:47 say?
Genesis 31:47 in the American King James Version reads: “And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed. ”
Where is Genesis 31:47 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 47.
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 31:47.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:47 in?
Genesis 31:47 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 31:47?
Genesis 31:47 reads (AKJV): “And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed. ” 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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