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Genesis 31:48-50
Contemporary English Version
Genesis 31:48-50
Contemporary English Version
48 Laban said to Jacob, “This pile of rocks will remind us of our agreement.” That's why the place was named Galeed. 49 Laban also said, “This pile of rocks means that the Lord will watch us both while we are apart from each other.” So the place was also named Mizpah.[a]
50 Then Laban said:
If you mistreat my daughters or marry other women, I may not know about it, but remember, God is watching us!
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- 31.49 Mizpah: In Hebrew “Mizpah” sounds like “a place from which to watch.”
Genesis 31:48-50
New International Version
Genesis 31:48-50
New International Version
48 Laban said, “This heap(A) is a witness between you and me today.”(B) That is why it was called Galeed. 49 It was also called Mizpah,[a](C) because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. 50 If you mistreat(D) my daughters or if you take any wives besides my daughters, even though no one is with us, remember that God is a witness(E) between you and me.”(F)
Footnotes
- Genesis 31:49 Mizpah means watchtower.
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