Genesis 31:44

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:44

BSB

Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me."

AKJV

Now therefore come you, let us make a covenant, I and you; and let it be for a witness between me and you.

CPDV

Come, therefore, let us enter into a pact, so that it may be a testimony between me and you."

ERV

And now come, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

NHEB

So now, come, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be a witness between the two of us. "And he said to him, "Look, there is no one with us; see, God is witness between me and you."

SMT

Now come thou we will make a covenant, I and thou; and it was for witness between me and between thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:44

NowthereforecomethouH3212VerbletusmakeH3772VerbacovenantH1285Noun FeminineIandthouandletitbeforawitnessH5707Noun Masculinebetweenmeandthee

Commentary for Genesis 31:44

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 31:44

Summary

Laban proposes a binding peace agreement

Event

Laban initiates covenant proposal

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC