Genesis 31:46

“And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap.”

"And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap." - Genesis 31:46
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What does Genesis 31:46 mean?

In Genesis 31:46, Laban and Jacob are making a covenant with each other. The verse reads: "And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap." This moment is significant in the narrative of the Old…

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Stones of Remembrance: A Gathering of Grace

In Genesis 31:46, Jacob gathers his brethren and instructs them to collect stones, leading to the creation of a heap. This seemingly simple act carries profound significance amidst Jacob's journey, revealing layers of spiritual truth and insight that resonate deeply within our…

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A Prayer of Unity and Reflection: Gathering Stones in Faith

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, reflecting on the profound words found in Genesis 31:46, "And Jacob said unto his brethren, Gather stones; and they took stones, and made an heap: and they did eat there upon the heap." As we gather in Your holy presence, we seek to…

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Genesis 46:24 - "¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem."
Genesis 46:13 - "¶ And the sons of Issachar; Tola, and Phuvah, and Job, and Shimron."
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Genesis 46:16 - "¶ And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli."
Genesis 46:21 - "¶ And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard."
Genesis 46:10 - "¶ And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman."
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"¶ And the sons of Naphtali; Jahzeel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shillem." - Genesis 46:24
"The sons of Rachel Jacob's wife; Joseph, and Benjamin." - Genesis 46:19
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"¶ And the sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari." - Genesis 46:11
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