Genesis 31:46

And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:46

BSB
and he said to his relatives, "Gather some stones." So they took stones and made a mound, and there by the mound they ate.
AKJV
And Jacob said to his brothers, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there on the heap.
CPDV
And he said to his brothers, "Bring stones." And they, gathering together stones, made a tomb, and they ate upon it.
ERV
And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there by the heap.
NHEB
Jacob said to his relatives, "Gather stones."So they took stones and made a mound. They ate there by the mound.
SMT
And Jacob will say to his brethren, Gather stones; and they will take stones and make a heap; and they will eat there upon the heap.

Commentary for Genesis 31:46

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:46
Summary
Jacob and companions build heap, share meal
Event
Jacob constructs stone heap, celebrates
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Ritual