What does Genesis 31:47 mean?

Genesis 31:47 highlights themes such as covenant, memorial, relationship when read in context.

How should I apply Genesis 31:47 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

45And Jacob took a stone, and set it up for a pillar.

46And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.

47And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

48And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;

49And Mizpah; for he said, The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.

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