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49 and Mizpah,[a] for he also said, “May the Lord watch between me and you, when we are absent one from another. 50 If you mistreat my daughters, or if you take any wives in addition to my daughters, even if no one else sees it, understand that God is a witness between me and you.”

51 Laban said to Jacob, “See this pile of stones and see the memorial stone that I have set between me and you.

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  1. Genesis 31:49 Mizpah means watch or lookout.

49 It was also called Mizpah,[a](A) because he said, “May the Lord keep watch between you and me when we are away from each other. 50 If you mistreat(B) my daughters or if you take any wives besides my daughters, even though no one is with us, remember that God is a witness(C) between you and me.”(D)

51 Laban also said to Jacob, “Here is this heap,(E) and here is this pillar(F) I have set up between you and me.

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  1. Genesis 31:49 Mizpah means watchtower.