Genesis 31:47 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for Genesis 31:47

BSB

Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, and Jacob called it Galeed.

AKJV

And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

CPDV

And Laban called it, 'Tomb of Witness,' and Jacob, 'Pile of Testimony;' each of them according to the fitness of his own language.

ERV

And Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

NHEB

Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

SMT

And Laban will call it the heap of testimony, and Jacob called it the heap of witness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 31:47

AndLabanH3837 calledH7121VerbitJegarsahaduthaH3026Proper Name LocationbutJacobH3290Proper Name Masculine calledH7121VerbitGaleedH1567Proper Name Location

Commentary for Genesis 31:47

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

Overview of Genesis 31:47

Summary

Laban and Jacob name the heap differently

Event

Laban and Jacob name monument

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC