John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
Read attributed excerpt →Genesis 31:48
What does Genesis 31:48 say?
The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And Laban said, This heap is witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed:” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.
The verse
And Laban said, This heap is witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed:
Genesis 31:48 — American Standard Version
Context — Genesis 31
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48And Laban said, This heap is witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed:
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- Scripture text: American Standard Version (1901), public domain.
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