Genesis 31:48 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And Laban said, 'This pile of stones is a witness between you and me today.' That's why the place was named Galeed.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Laban is declaring that the heap of stones they built will serve as a permanent reminder and witness of the agreement he and Jacob made.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during Jacob's departure from Laban after twenty years of working for him. The two men had a tense relationship filled with deception on both sides, and Jacob was secretly fleeing with his wives, children, and flocks. When Laban caught up with them, they made a covenant of peace and built a heap of stones as a boundary marker and witness to their agreement.

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