Genesis 31:47 nasb — Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

NASB

"Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed."

— Genesis 31:47, NASB

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Genesis 31 — Context

44

"So now come, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between you and me."

45

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

46

Jacob said to his kinsmen, "Gather stones." So they took stones and made a heap, and they ate there by the heap.

47

Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

48

Laban said, "This heap is a witness between you and me this day." Therefore it was named Galeed,

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and Mizpah, for he said, "May the LORD watch between you and me when we are absent one from the other.

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"If you mistreat my daughters, or if you take wives besides my daughters, although no man is with us, see, God is witness between you and me."

Genesis 31:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:47 say?
Genesis 31:47 in the NASB reads: “Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, 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 (NASB): “Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, 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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