KJV ORIGINAL
And Laban said to Jacob, Behold this heap, and behold this pillar, which I have cast betwixt me and thee:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And Laban said to Jacob, 'Look at this pile of stones, and look at this pillar that I have set up between you and me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Laban is pointing out the stone markers he and Jacob have made to serve as a boundary and witness to their agreement.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jacob's departure from Laban after twenty years of service, when tensions had grown between them. They were creating a covenant or agreement marked by physical stone monuments, which was a common ancient Near Eastern practice for making binding treaties. These stone markers would serve as permanent witnesses to their promise not to harm each other.
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