Genesis 31
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Genesis 31:46-49

46Then Jacob said to his relatives, “Gather some stones.” They took stones, put them into a pile, and ate there by the pile of stones.

47⌞In his language⌟ Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha [Witness Pile], but Jacob called it Galeed.

48Laban said, “This pile of stones stands as a witness between you and me today.” This is why it was named Galeed

49and also Mizpah [Watchtower], because he said, “May the Lord watch between you and me when we’re unable to see each other.

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