Genesis 31:48 cpdv — And Laban said: “This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day.” (And for this reason, its name has been call…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Laban said: “This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day.” (And for this reason, its name has been called Gilead, that is, ‘Tomb of Witness.’) "

— Genesis 31:48, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 31 — Context

45

And so Jacob took a stone, and he set it up as a memorial.

46

And he said to his brothers, “Bring stones.” And they, gathering together stones, made a tomb, and they ate upon it.

47

And Laban called it, ‘Tomb of Witness,’ and Jacob, ‘Pile of Testimony;’ each of them according to the fitness of his own language.

48

And Laban said: “This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day.” (And for this reason, its name has been called Gilead, that is, ‘Tomb of Witness.’)

49

“May the Lord consider and judge between us, when we will have withdrawn from one another.

50

If you afflict my daughters, and if you bring in other wives over them, no one is a witness of our words except God, who understands beforehand.”

51

And again he said to Jacob. “Lo, this tomb and the stone that I have set up between me and you,

Genesis 31:48 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 31:48 say?
Genesis 31:48 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Laban said: “This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day.” (And for this reason, its name has been called Gilead, that is, ‘Tomb of Witness.’) ”
Where is Genesis 31:48 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:48 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 48.
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 31:48.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:48 in?
Genesis 31:48 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 31:48?
Genesis 31:48 reads (CPDV): “And Laban said: “This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day.” (And for this reason, its name has been called Gilead, that is, ‘Tomb of Witness.’) ” 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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