Genesis 31:48

And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;

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Other Translations for Genesis 31:48

BSB
Then Laban declared, "This mound is a witness between you and me this day." Therefore the place was called Galeed.
AKJV
And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and you this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;
CPDV
And Laban said: "This tomb will be a witness between me and you this day." (And for this reason, its name has been called Gilead, that is, 'Tomb of Witness.')
ERV
And Laban said, This heap is witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed:
NHEB
Laban said, "This mound is a witness between me and you today." Therefore it was named Galeed
SMT
And Laban will say, This heap a witness between me and between thee this day, for this its name was called Gilead:

Commentary for Genesis 31:48

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 31:48
Summary
Laban declares heap serves as testimony
Event
Laban explains monument's purpose
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Covenant