Genesis 31:44

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

And now, come, let us cut a covenant, I and you; and let it be a witness between me and between you.”

Latin

Veni ergo, et ineamus fœdus, ut sit in testimonium inter me et te.

Original

Hebrew

English

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

Notes

Genesis 31:43–44

Laban wanted a treaty to end the dispute because he felt unsafe and wanted to secure the borders. Jacob did not need a treaty because God had provided for him and protected him.

Genesis 29:1–31:55

These chapters describe how God fulfilled his promise by greatly blessing Jacob with a family and possessions. God also disciplined Jacob, leaving him to struggle with Laban for many years. Laban was Jacob’s match in deception, and thus a means of correction.
The story of Jacob and Laban is similar to Israel's later stay in Egypt. Jacob struggled while serving his uncle but finally emerged with a large family (the founders of the 12 tribes) and great wealth. In Egypt, the Israelites suffered under their oppressors, but they also flourished, becoming a great nation of 12 large tribes and escaping with great riches.

Theme notes and profiles

Arameans Jacob Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Joshua 24:25–27
On that day Joshua made a covenant for the people, and there at Shechem he established for them a statute and ordinance.
1 Samuel 20:14–17
And as long as I live, treat me with the LORD’s loving devotion, that I may not die,
Genesis 31:48
Then Laban declared, “This mound is a witness between you and me this day.” Therefore the place was called Galeed.
Genesis 15:18
On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—
Deuteronomy 31:26
“Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you.
Genesis 31:52
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.
Deuteronomy 31:21
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.”
Deuteronomy 31:19
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.
Genesis 26:28–31
“We can plainly see that the LORD has been with you,” they replied. “We recommend that there should now be an oath between us and you. Let us make a covenant with you
Joshua 22:27
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!’
Genesis 21:22–32
At that time Abimelech and Phicol the commander of his army said to Abraham, “God is with you in all that you do.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Nathanael Patriarchs, Period of the

Topics

Contracts by Erecting a Heap of Stones Covenant: Jacob and Laban Laban: Pursues Jacob, Overtakes Him at Mount Gilead, and Covenants with Him Oaths used for Confirming Covenants

Genesis 31:44

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