Genesis 31:49 web — and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.

World English Bible

"and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another."

— Genesis 31:49, World English Bible

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Genesis 31 — Context

46

Jacob said to his relatives, "Gather stones." They took stones, and made a heap. They ate there by the heap.

47

Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

48

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

49

and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.

50

If you afflict my daughters, or if you take wives besides my daughters, no man is with us; behold, God is witness between me and you."

51

Laban said to Jacob, "See this heap, and see the pillar, which I have set between me and you.

52

May this heap be a witness, and the pillar be a witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and that you will not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, for harm.

Genesis 31:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Genesis 31:49 say?
Genesis 31:49 in the World English Bible reads: “and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.”
Where is Genesis 31:49 in the Bible?
Genesis 31:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 31, verse 49.
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 31:49.
What translation should I read Genesis 31:49 in?
Genesis 31:49 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 31:49?
Genesis 31:49 reads (WEB): “and Mizpah, for he said, "Yahweh watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another.” 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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