Genesis 31:47

 Genesis 31:47

And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.

a. NASB 1995: Now Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed.  [New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation. All rights reserved.]

b. YLT: And Laban calleth it Jegar-Sahadutha; and Jacob hath called it Galeed.  [The Young's Literal Translation was translated by Robert Young, who believed in a strictly literal translation of God's word. This version of the Bible is in the public domain.]

c. Classic Amplified: Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha [witness heap, in Aramaic], but Jacob called it Galeed [witness heap, in Hebrew.]  [Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation]

d. Stone Edition THE CHUMASH, Rabbinic Commentary: Laban called it Jegar-sahadultha, but Jacob called it Galeed  [The Artscroll Series/Stone Edition, THE CHUMASH Copyright 1998, 2000 by MESORAH PUBLICATIONS, Ldt.]

e. ESV: Laban called it Jegar-sahadutha, but Jacob called it Galeed. [Scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001, 2007, 2011, 2016 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]

f. Unless otherwise stated, all Greek and Hebrew definitions are from Blue Letter Bible

1. “And Laban called it Jegarsahadutha: but Jacob called it Galeed.”

a. [And] Laban [Strong: 3837 Lâbân, law-bawn'; the same as H3836; Laban, a Mesopotamian; also a place in the Desert:—Laban.]

b. called [it] [Strong: 7121qârâʼ, kaw-raw'; a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications):—bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.]

c. Jegar Sahadutha [Strong: 3026 Yᵉgar Sahădûwthâʼ, yegar' sah-had-oo-thaw'; (Aramaic) from a word derived from an unused root (meaning to gather) and a derivation of a root corresponding to H7717; heap of the testimony; Jegar-Sahadutha, a cairn East of the Jordan:—Jegar-Sahadutha.]

d. [Strong: 3026 Yᵉgar Sahădûwthâʼ, yegar' sah-had-oo-thaw'; (Aramaic) from a word derived from an unused root (meaning to gather) and a derivation of a root corresponding to H7717; heap of the testimony; Jegar-Sahadutha, a cairn East of the Jordan:—Jegar-Sahadutha.]

1). Usage: Yegar Sahadutha is an Aramaic term meaning "Heap of Witness." It is used in the Bible to refer to a pile of stones set up as a witness to a covenant or agreement. This term is specifically used in the context of the covenant between Jacob and Laban in Genesis 31:47.] https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3026.htm 

2). Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, covenants were often ratified by setting up a physical marker, such as a heap of stones, to serve as a witness to the agreement. These markers were significant in a time when written contracts were not common, and they served as a tangible reminder of the promises made. The use of both Aramaic and Hebrew terms in Genesis 31:47 highlights the cultural and linguistic diversity of the region, as well as the personal backgrounds of the individuals involved—Laban, who spoke Aramaic, and Jacob, who spoke Hebrew. https://biblehub.com/hebrew/3026.htm 

e. [but] Jacob [Strong: 3290 Yaʻăqôb, yah-ak-obe'; from H6117; heel-catcher (i.e. supplanter); Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch:—Jacob.]

f. called [it] [Strong: 7121qârâʼ, kaw-raw'; a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications):—bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.]

g. Galeed [Strong: 1567 Galʻêd, gal-ade'; from H1530 and H5707; heap of testimony; Galed, a memorial cairn East of the Jordan:—Galeed.]