John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 31:52

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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This heap [be] witness, etc.] Agreeably to its name, which both he and Jacob gave unto it: and [this] pillar [be] witness: which was set up for the same purpose: that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar unto me, for harm; not that these were to be the boundaries of their respective countries; for neither of them at present were possessed of lands that reached hither, if of any at all; nor that it would be a breach of covenant to pass over or by those, from one country into another, but so as to do, or with an intent to do, hurt to each other.

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