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

48 Laban said, “This pile of stones stands as a witness between you and me today.” This is why it was named Galeed 49 and also Mizpah [Watchtower], because he said, “May Yahweh watch between you and me when we’re unable to see each other.

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  1. Genesis 31:47 Galeed is the Hebrew equivalent of the Aramaic words Jegar Sahadutha.

47 Laban called it Jegar Sahadutha, and Jacob called it Galeed.[a](A)

48 Laban said, “This heap(B) is a witness between you and me today.”(C) That is why it was called Galeed. 49 It was also called Mizpah,[b](D) because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other.

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  1. Genesis 31:47 The Aramaic Jegar Sahadutha and the Hebrew Galeed both mean witness heap.
  2. Genesis 31:49 Mizpah means watchtower.