Genesis 31
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Genesis 31:47-49

47Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.

48Laban said, “This pile of stones is a witness of our agreement today.” That is why it was called Galeed.

49It was also called Mizpah because he said, “May the Lord watch between us when we are out of sight of one another.

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