Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version This heap is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this heap to your side to harm you and that you will not go past this heap and pillar to my side to harm me. New Living Translation They stand between us as witnesses of our vows. I will never pass this pile of stones to harm you, and you must never pass these stones or this monument to harm me. English Standard Version This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and you will not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, to do harm. Berean Standard Bible This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this mound to harm you, and you will not go past this mound and pillar to harm me. King James Bible This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, 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. New King James Version This heap is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not pass beyond this heap to you, and you will not pass beyond this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. New American Standard Bible This heap is a witness, and the memorial stone is a witness, that I will not pass by this heap to you for harm, and you will not pass by this heap and this memorial stone to me, for harm. NASB 1995 “This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass by this heap to you for harm, and you will not pass by this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. NASB 1977 “This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass by this heap to you for harm, and you will not pass by this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. Legacy Standard Bible This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass by this heap to you for harm, and you will not pass by this heap and this pillar to me for harm. Amplified Bible This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not pass by this mound to harm you, and that you will not pass by this mound and this pillar to harm me. Christian Standard Bible This mound is a witness and the marker is a witness that I will not pass beyond this mound to you, and you will not pass beyond this mound and this marker to do me harm. Holman Christian Standard Bible This mound is a witness and the marker is a witness that I will not pass beyond this mound to you, and you will not pass beyond this mound and this marker to do me harm. American Standard Version This heap be witness, and the pillar be witness, 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. English Revised Version This heap be witness, and the pillar be witness, 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation This pile of stones and this marker stand as witnesses that I will not go past the pile of stones to harm you, and that you will not go past the pile of stones or marker to harm me. Good News Translation Both this pile and this memorial stone are reminders. I will never go beyond this pile to attack you, and you must never go beyond it or beyond this memorial stone to attack me. International Standard Version This stack is a witness, and so is this pillar, reminding me not to cross beyond this stack of stones, and reminding you not to pass by this stack in my direction, intending to cause harm. Majority Standard Bible This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this mound to harm you, and you will not go past this mound and pillar to harm me. NET Bible "This pile of stones and the pillar are reminders that I will not pass beyond this pile to come to harm you and that you will not pass beyond this pile and this pillar to come to harm me. New Heart English Bible May this mound be a witness, and the standing-stone be a witness, that I will not pass over this mound to you, and that you will not pass over this mound and this standing-stone to me, to do harm. Webster's Bible Translation This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, that I will not pass over this heap to thee, and that thou shalt not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. World English Bible May this heap be a witness, and the pillar be a witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and that you will not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthis heap [is] witness, and the standing pillar [is] witness, that I do not pass over this heap to you, and that you do not pass over this heap and this standing pillar to me—for evil; Young's Literal Translation this heap is witness, and the standing pillar is witness, that I do not pass over this heap unto thee, and that thou dost not pass over this heap and this standing pillar unto me -- for evil; Smith's Literal Translation A witness this heap, and a witness the pillar, if I will not pass over this heap to thee, and thou shalt not pass over to me, this heap and this pillar for evil. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShall be a witness: this heap, I say, and the stone, be they for a testimony, if either I shall pass beyond it going towards thee, or thou shalt pass beyond it, thinking harm to me. Catholic Public Domain Version will be a witness. This tomb,” I say, “and the stone, they are for testimony, in case either I cross beyond it going toward you, or you cross beyond it thinking to harm me. New American Bible This mound will be a witness, and this sacred pillar will be a witness, that, with hostile intent, I may not pass beyond this mound into your territory, nor may you pass beyond it into mine. New Revised Standard Version This heap is a witness, and the pillar is a witness, that I will not pass beyond this heap to you, and you will not pass beyond this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThis heap is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not pass over this pillar against you, and that you also shall not pass over this pillar against me or this heap for harm. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated This heap testifies and this monument is a witness that I shall not cross over this heap to you, also you will not pass over this heap and this monument for evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917This heap be witness, and the pillar be witness, 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation For if I should not cross over unto thee, neither shouldest thou cross over to me, for mischief beyond this heap and this pillar. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jacob's Covenant with Laban…51Laban also said to Jacob, “Here is the mound, and here is the pillar I have set up between you and me. 52This mound is a witness, and this pillar is a witness, that I will not go past this mound to harm you, and you will not go past this mound and pillar to harm me. 53May the God of Abraham and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge between us.” So Jacob swore by the Fear of his father Isaac.… Cross References Joshua 24:27 And Joshua said to all the people, “You see this stone. It will be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words the LORD has spoken to us, and it will be a witness against you if you ever deny your God.” Deuteronomy 31:19-21 Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them. / When I have brought them into the land that I swore to give their fathers, a land flowing with milk and honey, they will eat their fill and prosper. Then they will turn to other gods and worship them, and they will reject Me and break My covenant. / And when many troubles and afflictions have come upon them, this song will testify against them, because it will not be forgotten from the lips of their descendants. For I know their inclination, even before I bring them into the land that I swore to give them.” 1 Samuel 7:12 Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” Joshua 22:27-28 Rather, let it be a witness between us and you and the generations to come, that we will worship the LORD in His presence with our burnt offerings, sacrifices, and peace offerings.’ Then in the future, your descendants cannot say to ours, ‘You have no share in the LORD!’ / Therefore we said, ‘If they ever say this to us or to our descendants, we will answer: Look at the replica of the altar of the LORD that our fathers made, not for burnt offerings or sacrifices, but as a witness between us and you.’ Joshua 4:6-7 to serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ / you are to tell them, ‘The waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters were cut off.’ Therefore these stones will be a memorial to the Israelites forever.” Exodus 24:4 And Moses wrote down all the words of the LORD. Early the next morning he got up and built an altar at the base of the mountain, along with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. 1 Kings 18:31-32 And Elijah took twelve stones, one for each tribe of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of the LORD had come and said, “Israel shall be your name.” / And with the stones, Elijah built an altar in the name of the LORD. Then he dug a trench around the altar large enough to hold two seahs of seed. Isaiah 19:19-20 In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the center of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD near her border. / It will be a sign and a witness to the LORD of Hosts in the land of Egypt. When they cry out to the LORD because of their oppressors, He will send them a savior and defender to rescue them. 2 Kings 17:34 To this day they are still practicing their former customs. None of them worship the LORD or observe the statutes, ordinances, laws, and commandments that the LORD gave the descendants of Jacob, whom He named Israel. 2 Samuel 20:1 Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” Matthew 18:20 For where two or three gather together in My name, there am I with them.” Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Ephesians 2:14 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Romans 12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. Treasury of Scripture This heap be witness, and this pillar be witness, that I will not pass over this heap to you, and that you shall not pass over this heap and this pillar to me, for harm. See on ver. Genesis 31:44,45,48 Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee… Jump to Previous Evil Harm Heap Past Pillar Purpose Side Standing Stones WitnessJump to Next Evil Harm Heap Past Pillar Purpose Side Standing Stones WitnessGenesis 31 1. Jacob, displeased with the envy of Laban and his sons, departs secretly.19. Rachel steals her father's household gods. 22. Laban pursues after him, and complains of the wrong. 34. Rachel's plan to hide the images. 36. Jacob's complaint of Laban. 43. The covenant of Laban and Jacob at Galeed. This heap is a witness The term "heap" refers to a pile of stones, which in ancient Near Eastern cultures often served as a physical marker or memorial. The Hebrew word for "heap" is "gal," which signifies a mound or pile. In this context, it is a tangible testament to the covenant between Jacob and Laban. The use of a heap as a witness underscores the importance of physical symbols in ancient agreements, serving as a reminder of the promises made. This practice reflects the human need for visible signs to remember and honor commitments, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture. and this pillar is a witness that I will not go past this heap to harm you and that you will not go past this heap and this pillar to harm me Hebrew Thisהַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that mound הַגַּ֣ל (hag·gal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1530: Something rolled, a heap of stone, dung, a spring of water is a witness, עֵ֚ד (‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5707: A witness, testimony, a recorder, prince and this pillar הַמַּצֵּבָ֑ה (ham·maṣ·ṣê·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4676: Something stationed, a column, an idol is a witness, וְעֵדָ֖ה (wə·‘ê·ḏāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5713: Testimony, witness that אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction Strong's 518: Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not I אָ֗נִי (’ā·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I will not לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no go past אֶֽעֱבֹ֤ר (’e·‘ĕ·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on this הַזֶּ֔ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that mound הַגַּ֣ל (hag·gal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1530: Something rolled, a heap of stone, dung, a spring of water to harm you, אֵלֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ê·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and you אַ֠תָּה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you will not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no go past תַעֲבֹ֨ר (ṯa·‘ă·ḇōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on this הַזֶּ֛ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular Strong's 2088: This, that mound הַגַּ֥ל (hag·gal) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1530: Something rolled, a heap of stone, dung, a spring of water and הַזֹּ֖את (haz·zōṯ) Article | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, pillar הַמַּצֵּבָ֥ה (ham·maṣ·ṣê·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4676: Something stationed, a column, an idol to harm me. לְרָעָֽה׃ (lə·rā·‘āh) Preposition-l | Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Genesis 31:52 NIVGenesis 31:52 NLT Genesis 31:52 ESV Genesis 31:52 NASB Genesis 31:52 KJV Genesis 31:52 BibleApps.com Genesis 31:52 Biblia Paralela Genesis 31:52 Chinese Bible Genesis 31:52 French Bible Genesis 31:52 Catholic Bible OT Law: Genesis 31:52 May this heap be a witness (Gen. 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