Genesis 31:44

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And now come, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

Bible in Basic English

Come, let us make an agreement, you and I; and let it be for a witness between us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Come therefore, let us enter into a league: that it may be for a testimony between me and thee.

Free Bible Version

So let's make a solemn agreement between you and I, and it will be a witness to our mutual commitment.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore come and let vs make a couenant, I and thou, which may be a witnes betweene me and thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now come, let us make a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties·, you and I; and let it be for a witness between me and you.”

Translation for Translators

I cannot do anything in order to keep them, so hey, we should make a peace agreement, you and I, and do something that will remind us about our agreement.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be for a witness between you and me.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

World English Bible

Now come, let’s make a covenant, you and I. Let it be for a witness between me and you.”

Young's Literal Translation

and now, come, let us make a covenant, I and thou, and it hath been for a witness between me and thee.'

Context

Jacob’s Covenant with Laban

⁴³But Laban answered Jacob, “These daughters are my daughters, these sons are my sons, and these flocks are my flocks! Everything you see is mine! Yet what can I do today about these daughters of mine or the children they have borne?⁴⁴Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.”

Summary

In this verse, Laban and Jacob make a covenant to establish a boundary between them as a sign of peace and reconciliation. Laban acknowledges that God is the witness between them, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in their agreement. This covenant serves as a reminder of God's presence and role in their lives, encouraging them to uphold their promises. It reflects the significance of seeking peace and resolving conflicts in a manner that honors God and promotes harmony among His people.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Come thou, let us make a covenant--The way in which this covenant was ratified was by a heap of stones being laid in a circular pile, to serve as seats, and in the center of this circle a large one was set up perpendicularly for an altar. It is probable that a sacrifice was first offered, and then that the feast of reconciliation was partaken of by both parties seated on the stones around it. To this day heaps of stones, which have been used as memorials, are found abundantly in the region where this transaction took place.

Genesis 31:44

Jacob’s Covenant with Laban

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Come now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it serve as a witness between you and me.”

American Standard Version (1901)

And now come, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

Bible in Basic English

Come, let us make an agreement, you and I; and let it be for a witness between us.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Come therefore, let us enter into a league: that it may be for a testimony between me and thee.

Free Bible Version

So let's make a solemn agreement between you and I, and it will be a witness to our mutual commitment.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Nowe therefore come and let vs make a couenant, I and thou, which may be a witnes betweene me and thee.

King James (Authorized) Version

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

One Unity Resource Bible

Now come, let us make a covenant ·binding contract between two or more parties·, you and I; and let it be for a witness between me and you.”

Translation for Translators

I cannot do anything in order to keep them, so hey, we should make a peace agreement, you and I, and do something that will remind us about our agreement.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

So now, let us make a covenant, you and I, and let it be for a witness between you and me.”

Noah Webster Bible

Now therefore come thou, let us make a covenant, I and thou; and let it be for a witness between me and thee.

World English Bible

Now come, let’s make a covenant, you and I. Let it be for a witness between me and you.”

Young's Literal Translation

and now, come, let us make a covenant, I and thou, and it hath been for a witness between me and thee.'

Genesis 31:44

Verse

Context

Jacob’s Covenant with Laban

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Genesis 31:44

Jacob’s Covenant with Laban

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary