Gen 31:47-49 | MHM | STEP | v. 47-49 : Laban called the place Jegar-sahadutha (in Syriac), and Jacob called it Galeed (in Hebrew). The heap was named as a witness between them. Laban also called it Mizpah, meaning "watchtower," saying, "The L ORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another." This meant that God would keep them honest, even when they were far apart (Genesis 31:47-49 ).

‏ Genesis 31:47-49

v. 47-49: Laban called the place Jegar-sahadutha (in Syriac), and Jacob called it Galeed (in Hebrew). The heap was named as a witness between them. Laban also called it Mizpah, meaning "watchtower," saying, "The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another." This meant that God would keep them honest, even when they were far apart (Genesis 31:47-49 ^a).

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